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Pregnancy Reflexology
How Pregnancy Reflexology can support you during your Pregnancy and Postpartum
Here at Reflex East, I am super passionate about Reflexology during your maternity journey. Pregnancy treatments are some of my absolute favourites to give as you bump can get very active during the session, showing how reflexology can have such a direct response on the body.
Maternity reflexology sessions can aid pregnancy symptoms and improve general wellbeing
We do this through a variety of techniques that relieve swelling through lymphatic drainage, easing morning sickness and digestive trouble, and reducing tension and stress in both body and mind - helping get things moving in those final weeks.
Are you experiencing these pregnancy symptoms?
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Morning sickness/nausea leaving you feeling tired and depleted
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Uncomfortable swelling in the feet and hands
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Pelvic Girdle Pain and looking for relief
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Painful heartburn anytime you eat
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Constipation from the baby compressing your digestion system
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Tiredness and fatigue from waking a million times a night to pee and growing a human!
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Anxiety playing tricks with your mind
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Looking to prepare for birth and meeting your new family member
Pregnancy reflexology can help you
The effect of reflexology in pregnancy
Foot reflexology is all about balance. Getting your body back into the rhythms innately knows.
When you’re deeply relaxed, your nervous system can settle into its parasympathetic state, sometimes also called rest and digest.
Through reflexology treatments and the nurturing power of skin on skin contact you can enter this deep state of relaxation.
My clients often say they enter a dreamlike state and leave the session feeling refreshed and with their pregnancy symptoms eased. ​
Is reflexology safe in pregnancy
Yes, 100%. Pregnancy reflexology is gentle and tailored to your body, your trimester, and your symptoms. You’re in experienced hands.
Can I come in my first trimester?
Absolutely. As long as you're not experiencing bleeding or complications, reflexology is safe and often really helpful in early pregnancy. Nausea, anxiety, exhaustion... come for a lie down and let’s get you feeling like yourself again.
How often should I have pregnancy reflexology?
Some clients come fortnightly/monthly as a general check-in, especially in the second trimester. Others book weekly when symptoms flare or in the lead-up to birth. We can chat on a discovery call or at your first appointment about what feels doable and helpful for you.
Can reflexology bring on labour?
Not in an ‘induction’ sense. There’s no magic button that’ll start contractions. But if your body and baby are ready, reflexology can help create the state that birth needs in order to begin. These birth prep sessions focus on the reproductive reflexes and are some of my favourite treatments to give. Clients (and me!) are always amazed when I start working the uterus reflex and the bump starts kicking like it’s doing the can-can. It’s not about forcing anything. It’s about supporting your body to feel safe, open and ready. Many people book weekly from 37 weeks onwards for that very reason.
What's your cancellation policy in pregnancy?
The usual cancellation policy applies: full payment if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to your appointment. This is with the exception of if you miss your appointment for labour! In which case there is no charge but where possible please give us notice
Do you touch my bump in pregnancy reflexology?
Nope. It’s all on your feet and lower legs. You’ll stay fully clothed (but whip your socks off!) and will be tucked up with pillows and blankets so you can properly switch off.
What should I wear?
Anything comfy and loose around the legs, so I can roll up your trousers so they don’t get oily. You’ll be sat up on a massage table, so avoid anything tight around the waist.
Do you offer postnatal reflexology too?
Yes. Once baby’s here, reflexology can support recovery, sleep, hormones and that whole identity-shift chaos. You don’t need to be showered or put-together to come. Newborns ALWAYS welcome if you want to bring them.
What type of appointment do I need?
We start straight away with a 60 minute pregnancy appointment. The initial consultation is only required for when we are doing a deep dive into fertility history
Where do you offer appointments?
You can find me at my London Reflexology clinic in Hackney, and also Streatham and Balham in South London, where I work with working at Hannah Pearn’s clinics
FAQ's for pregnancy reflexology
