Sole2Soul Reflexology

I have completed post graduate training in Reflexology for fertility, pregnancy & menstruation, which was inspired by my own experiences.

After conceiving my son naturally, I found I had an issue conceiving a second time. I underwent several tests and then had four attempts at IVF, two of which successfully fertilised but unfortunately ended in a blighted ovum and I miscarried.
These times were very emotionally draining as well as stressful on the body and reflexology definitely helped me through this period.

Due to my own experiences, I have a very good understanding of what people are going through both physically and emotionally during these times.

During my sessions I use specific music, which has been purposely made to evoke intuitive instinctive emotions in women, to ease the transformation of conception, pregnancy and birth.

Infertility

Reflexology may help couples with fertility problems by promoting blood circulation around the body, strengthening the immune system, balancing the hormone production necessary for conception to occur and promoting good strong health and vitality in the reproductive organs, which includes helping to regulate periods, promote ovulation, reduce PMS, reduce the chances of miscarriage and also help increase sperm quality and quantity.

Fertility problems can be very stressful and a course of reflexology can also provide the relaxation needed to help return the body to its natural balance ready for parenthood.

Ideally 3 months is the best time for couples to start preparing, as it takes this long to produce healthy sperm and 1 month for a healthy egg. Ideally both the male & female should have treatments at the same time on a regular basis.

For those couples who have chosen to have IVF, Reflexology can be used to help reduce the stress & emotional unease and help prepare the body physically which can enhance the success of the treatment.

Benefits or Reflexology in Pregnancy

Reflexology is one of the most popular complementary therapies used by women during their maternity because it improves general well-being and vitality. It induces a deep state of relaxation so that her body can adjust to the major changes which are taking place, and it can help to ease or prevent many of the discomforts and ailments which are commonly associated with pregnancy. Trials have found that those receiving regular treatments during their pregnancy tend to deliver closer to term and have shorter labours.

Some interesting facts

Dr Motha pioneered the use of reflexology for pregnant mothers in London in 1987. She then set up “The gentle birth preparation programme”(now called “The Jeyarani way” Gentle Birth Method) that included reflexology as one of the main components.
Dr Motha has written articles and also lectured on Reflexology in Maternity to the Association of reflexologists and obstetric units throughout the UK. Her extensive years of experience and knowledge have made her one of the foremost experts in the use of reflexology in pregnancy in the world.

She presented a lecture and workshop at the Clinical Governance in Maternity Services meeting on 16/11/2001 at the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists. At this meeting she presented the data from the results of 248 mothers who had enrolled on to “The Jeyarani Way” Gentle Birth Method between 1997-2001, which compared the National Average (NA)to people who had received 4+ treatments (4+) and 9+ treatments (9+).

The results included the following:-

The mothers’ gestation ranged from 36 weeks (twins) to 43 weeks, with the majority of women (45.5%) giving birth at 40 weeks gestation.

Vaginal Birth 79% (NA), 85.2% (4+), 90.6% (9+)

Caesarean section 21.3%*(NA), 14.7% (4+), 9.4% (9+)
*National average 22.4% and in teaching hospitals it is around 30%. Figures include those that had an elective caesarean section.

Induction 21% (NA), 13.3% (4+), 6.5% (9+)

Epidural 33% (NA), 30.5% (4+), 17.2% (9+)

Instrumentation 11% (NA), 6.9% (4+), 6.1% (9+)

Episiotomy 15% (NA), 7.8% (4+), 3.4% (9+)

Intact Perineum not known (NA), 67.2% (4-6 treatments), 96.6% (9+)

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Priming Labour

Reflexology priming labour is a method by which specific reflex points are strongly stimulated with the intention of creating a boost of energy to encourage the onset of labour contractions. Many women who are post-term and have no problems respond well. One or two treatments may be necessary, if no previous reflexology has been given.