Women's Health, Pre-conception, Pregnancy & Natural Labour Reflexology
As a full member of the Association of Reflexologists it means I am able to demonstrate that I meet the strictest of standards, as well as being committed to continually develop my knowledge and skills with Reflexology.
I have undertaken further study with Hagar Basis Reflexology to enhance my knowledge and skills as a Reflexologist in Women's Health. Learning these powerful techniques will help to enhance and empower a women's unique journey from puberty, menstruation, fertility and menopause. It will assist with balancing hormones and helping women reconnect with their bodies as they go through the physical and emotional stages of life. I also learnt some more techniques to help to reduce the stress and calm and balance the endocrine, nervous and lymphatic system.
Some research studies articles:
1.The results showed that Reflexology might be effective in decreasing vasomotor (meaning hot flushes and night sweats) and improving quality of life in women in the menopausal period.
The effect of foot reflexology applied to women older between 40 and 60 on vasomotor complaints and quality of life: Gozuyesil Ebru & Baser Muruvvet, Complimentary Clinical practice 2016 78-85 vol 24
2.In general, results of the present study indicated that the reflexology could relieve PMS symptoms, so that overall scores, somatic and psychological symptoms of PMS decreased by applying the reflexology intervention. Furthermore, an increase in the length of reflexology time in each session increased its efficiency. Reflexology can be used as an effective intervention in a patient care program by nurses and its efficiency can be enhanced by increasing intervention time in each reflexology treatment session.
Effects of Reflexology on premenstrual syndrome: a systematic review and meta analysis. Hasanpour Marzeieh et al, Med 2019 13 25
3. There was a significant decrease regarding the functional impact of premenstrual symptoms domain in the overall score with a pre-post difference of 10.7, and between 1.7 and 3.0 for all of the items (p<.04), except for the item "your home responsibilities". Conclusion: Foot reflexology has shown promising results in reducing premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Effect of foot Reflexology protocol on premenstrual syndrome symptoms in Nursing students: a pre-post pilot study. Viera Amanda K.S, Nagumo Marisa et al, International journal Massage Bodywork 2021 4 14
I have completed training in Pre-conception, Pregnancy and Natural Labour Reflexology with Louise Keet from The London School of Reflexology.
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Supporting you through the conception journey - Reflexology treatments can help support you and your partner if you have been given a defined diagnosis and offered alongside medical treatment. Or wherever you are in your conception journey it is important for both partners to look at their wellbeing and reduce stress. Reflexology can encourage deep relaxation, improve sleep and reduce stress and tension bringing balance to the body.
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Supporting you through your pregnancy journey- pregnancy brings much physical and emotional changes so to support through this transition and the second and third trimester and preparation for birth people seek Reflexology. It can encourage deep relaxation, support spinal care such as back/ pelvic girdle pain and help with reflux, nausea and other pregnancy related symptoms .
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Post natal care - a time when your body is adjusting, hormones need balancing, you may be feeling overwhelmed or exhausted with sleep deprivation. Reflexology can be an important part of your new baby, motherhood journey.
Some research articles:
1.The results of the study showed that plantar reflexology can reduce the severity of labour pain and the length of third stage of labour.
Jameei-Moghaddam Massoumeh; Goljaryan Sakineh et al, Obstetrics and Gynaecological research 2021. Effect of plantar Reflexology on labour pain and childbirth experience: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
2.Results of this study show that reflexology reduces labour pain intensity, duration of labour, anxiety, frequency distribution of natural delivery and increases Apgar scores. Using this non-invasive technique, obstetricians can achieve, to some extent, to one of the most important goals of midwifery as pain relief and reducing anxiety during labour and encourage the mothers to have a vaginal delivery.
Moghimi-Hanjani Soheila; Mehdizadeh-Tourzani Zahra et al. The effects of foot Reflexology on anxiety, pain and outcomes of the labour in primigravida women. Acta Med 2015 507-511 8 53
3.Stress significantly reduced the probability of conception each day during the fertile window, possibly exerting its effect through the sympathetic medullar pathway.
Germaine M Buck Louis, Kirsten j Lum et al. Stress reduces conception probabilities across the fertile window: evidence in support of relaxation. In fertility and sterility. Pubmed 2010 95 (7)
Affiliations
I often work closely with other therapists and care providers meaning we can offer you the best possible Holistic care and person centered approach. To further help and support with your fertility, pregnancy, birth support, postpartum care and breast feeding consultations I can highly recommend Tasha from TLC Doula Care and Fertility Coach. To find out more you can contact her at www.tlcdoulacare.com. Based in Torquay, Devon but available for online support.
