Preconception, Prenatal and Postnatal Reflexology
Reflexology is a deeply calming and relaxing treatment.
It can help to reduce stress levels, which in turn allows hormone levels to become more balanced, meaning that Reflexology is an excellent treatment for pre-conception and also for both maternity & postnatal care.
Reflexology for Fertility
Stress & Cortisol Levels
Reflexology for Fertility
​
According to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) 84% of couples will conceive within 1 year if they do not use contraception and have regular sexual intercourse.
Of those who do not conceive in the first year, about half will do so in the second year (cumulative pregnancy rate 92%).
People who have not conceived after 1 year of regular unprotected sex would be offered further clinical investigations including semen analysis and/or assessment of ovulation.
For approximately 25% of couples who have investigations there will be no obvious reason why they cannot conceive (idiopathic infertility).
In either case, stress levels in both partners are likely to be high.
The Association of Reflexologists (AoR) explain the evidence to suggest that stress may affect fertility. “Cortisol, the hormone released in response to stress can cause the release of an inhibiting hormone that reduces the production of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone. Both of these hormones are integral to the release of the egg and the implantation of embryo after fertilisation. In other words, feeling stressed may be detrimental to the chances of achieving a successful pregnancy”.
Reflexology can help support you both physically and emotionally, providing you with relaxation and stress reduction.
Prenatal
Reflexology
Emotions & Hormones
Pregnancy and childbirth can be a wonderful experience however it can also be very emotional. The fluctuation in hormones can increase anxiety and the physical changes can leave women feeling exhausted.
Reflexology can help support women through these physical and emotional changes.
Reflexology during pregnancy can encourage relaxation, reduce anxiety, reduce feelings of stress and improve sleep. It can also provide relief to many physical symptoms experienced in the second and third trimester.
Postnatal hormones can also leave women feeling low, tearful or anxious. These feelings can be exacerbated by lack of sleep.
Research has shown that reflexology can improve the quality of sleep in postnatal women.
Offering parent and baby treatments which can be a perfect way for you to both bond and relax.