REFLEXOLOGY AND PREGNANCY

reflexology during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the body of the mother undergoes many changes in the physical, functional and psychological level, and must adapt as best as possible.

In this period, the pregnant woman is somewhat limited when it comes to receive pharmacological treatment as they can affect the normal development of the fetus inside the womb.

The reflexology therapy is a natural with minimal contraindications therapy. This allows the mom to accept changes to live them more naturally so you can enjoy all this period in the best way possible, benefiting both the woman and her unborn baby.

 How helps Reflexology during Pregnancy

Reflexology can help before, during and after pregnancy:

1. Before pregnancy. Helps regulate menstruation and ovules in women. In men, reflexology stimulates sperm production. It also helps reduce tension or anxiety in couples who have long tried to become pregnant.

2. During the early stages of pregnancy.

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This technique is recommended for women to facilitate adaptation between  mother and baby during pregnancy. Once already past the first fourteen weeks, foot reflexology is good for reducing anxiety and stress, treat constipation, blood pressure problems, back pain, heartburn, insomnia, hemorrhoids, vomiting and dizziness, muscle pain, cramps and urinary disorders, leaving the area reflects ovarian and untreated matrix being contraindicated during pregnancy. It is recommended that not only the mother’s receiving the reflexology treatment, since man can also benefit from relaxation techniques.

reflexology for pregnancy
reflexology in pregnancy

3. Preparation for childbirth. The reflexology massages help women to prepare for childbirth, allowing the natural stimulation of hormones involved in it, such as oxytocin, adrenaline and endorphins. The reflexology therapy allows contractions develop in the best way possible, preventing the mother has to receive extra doses of artificial oxytocin.

4. During the postpartum period. The organs that had given him his space to the uterus, falling back to their initial positions during the postpartum until the balance of the body. During this process, foot reflexology acts recovering naturally, the harmony of all systems, promotes relaxation, relieves tension and the pains of this stage.

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Extra Tips for foot massage during pregnancy

Before opting for this technique, you should consult your doctor. Once you have consented, always seek experienced professionals in the field. The relaxing foot massages given by oneself or by a partner, not wanting to play at being reflexologists, promote relaxation, complicity and welfare of both proximity and that of your baby.

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