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Hi
Some advice please.
I have a lady who is 32 weeks pregnant wanting to start reflexology treatments to relax her for when it is time for her to give birth. Her last baby was born by cesarean section and she doesn't want that to happen this time. If she goes over her time she cannot be induced. Is it quite safe to start treatments at this stage or should I wait until closer the time? As you can gather I have not treated a pregnant client before and want to make sure I can't bring the birth on too early!
I personally don't have a problem treating pregnancy at any stage either with reflexology or massage. Once the pregnancy is this far advanced I can't see that there is a problem. Hope that helps.
You can treat in pregnancy at any time, although some therapists prefer not to before 12 weeks. When treating you need to be aware of the points you should/shouldn't be treating. I personally avoid the pituitary, ovary and uterus reflexes and before 40 weeks am quite gentle around the while pelvic area.
Good luck - I'm sure she'll benefit a lot from starting 8 weeks before she's due.
Sarah x
Thank you, that was a great help. I was sure it would be fine but just wanted it endorsed by you guys, who are much more experienced than me!
i did the extra training and so would treat from pre conception right through. it helps to know what is going on with a woman's body during pregnancy, i think.
i treat the whole foot, i dont leave out anything... its a full treatment then. one needs to be aware of the endocrine system and yes, be more gentle and sensitive to it... but an endocrine balance is so good during pregnancy (when hormones are bouncing off walls). pelvic region, again, yes much more gently, particularly during foot loosening, ankle boogie movements.
energising induction techniques should not be commenced until term, really. and even then, if baby aint ready, it aint gonna happen!
be cautious though, if there were known complications last time that resulted in the c section.
Some advice please.
I have a lady who is 32 weeks pregnant wanting to start reflexology treatments to relax her for when it is time for her to give birth. Her last baby was born by cesarean section and she doesn't want that to happen this time. If she goes over her time she cannot be induced. Is it quite safe to start treatments at this stage or should I wait until closer the time? As you can gather I have not treated a pregnant client before and want to make sure I can't bring the birth on too early!
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I personally don't have a problem treating pregnancy at any stage either with reflexology or massage. Once the pregnancy is this far advanced I can't see that there is a problem. Hope that helps.
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You can treat in pregnancy at any time, although some therapists prefer not to before 12 weeks. When treating you need to be aware of the points you should/shouldn't be treating. I personally avoid the pituitary, ovary and uterus reflexes and before 40 weeks am quite gentle around the while pelvic area.
Good luck - I'm sure she'll benefit a lot from starting 8 weeks before she's due.
Sarah x
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Thank you, that was a great help. I was sure it would be fine but just wanted it endorsed by you guys, who are much more experienced than me!
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i did the extra training and so would treat from pre conception right through. it helps to know what is going on with a woman's body during pregnancy, i think.
i treat the whole foot, i dont leave out anything... its a full treatment then. one needs to be aware of the endocrine system and yes, be more gentle and sensitive to it... but an endocrine balance is so good during pregnancy (when hormones are bouncing off walls). pelvic region, again, yes much more gently, particularly during foot loosening, ankle boogie movements.
energising induction techniques should not be commenced until term, really. and even then, if baby aint ready, it aint gonna happen!
be cautious though, if there were known complications last time that resulted in the c section.
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