Reflexology for Pregnancy

What are the benefits of pregnancy reflexology?

During pregnancy, reflexology can be a useful complementary therapy to help reduce stress levels and provide relief from common pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, back pain, and headaches. Additionally, it has been found to be beneficial for labour preparation as it can put the body and mind in a state of relaxation.

Can reflexology help you prepare for labour?

While there is no scientific proof that reflexology can induce labour, many women find it beneficial in the last few weeks of their pregnancy because it helps them to control their rising levels of anxiety during this crucial period.

It's been known for a while now that stress hormones can delay labour onset, and so to counter this, reflexology can help to activate the parasympathetic nervous system which is essential for the natural onset of labour.

Reflexology for labour preparation focuses on relaxation techniques, as well as kick-starting the birthing process by targeting certain acupressure and reflexology points on the feet to help stimulate the release of oxytocin (the hormone involved in labour and birth). To learn more about if reflexology can help with labour read this blog post.