Regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy help to prepare the mother mentally and physically for labour and birth. Reflexology is safe to use in pregnancy and can help relieve a variety of symptoms.

It is particularly effective to:

• Alleviate anxiety
• Reduce fluid retention and swelling
• Aid digestion and other organ functions
• Relieve discomfort and back ache
• Improve the oxygen supply to the placenta and baby
• Strengthen the immune system
• Reduce stress induced hypertension
• Improve sleep
• Encourage onset of labour

Postnatal care is often a neglected area. The physicality of having a baby is not spread over nine months, but twelve. For three months after the birth (the fourth trimester) your body is recovering from the effects of the pregnancy.

In addition to the known benefits of reflexology, postnatal treatments can:

• Increase energy levels and restore vitality
• Boost kidney function and assist elimination of body fluids
• Strengthen the immune system
• Provide much needed care and attention for yourself