Divinely Nurtured
Reflexology
An ancient art, practiced long ago in Egypt, India and China. It follows the theory that the feet are maps for the entire body, and by connecting with the many reflexes on the feet we can connect with the body as a whole.
By stimulating and relaxing these reflex points, the body will respond with a deep feeling of relaxation, which promotes natural balancing of the body systems. The treatment is gentle and safe and often recommended by health care professionals as a respected, effective therapy.
"What can it do for you in pregnancy
- Reduce and normalise high blood pressure (hypertension) with weekly sessions
- Normalise low blood pressure
- Eliminate oedema, and reduce swelling in feet and ankles
- Prevent heartburn
- Improve sleep quality
- Clear headaches
- Relieve varicose veins
- Clear pelvic congestion
- Improve lymphatic drainage
- Aid digestion by boosting the pancreatic secretion of the digestive hormones.
- Oxygenate the baby by improving the blood flow within your whole body, your uterus and the baby's placenta
- Help you to carry your baby to term
- Can help to initiate labour if you are overdue, thereby reducing the need for medical induction at hospital.
- Intensify contractions during labour and shorten labour as a result."
Quote taken from Gentle Birth Method , Dr Gowri Motha and Karen swan MacLeod
ISBN 0 00 717684 8
It is an ideal therapy for pregnancy as it supports the body through the natural changes which are taking place and increases the feelings of well being.
For further information or a list of practitioners in your area,
please go to www.aor.org.uk or contact Suzanne
