Reflexology for sub-fertility and pregnancy

Reflexology can be a wonderful therapy to balance the body, mind and spirit for
Conception, and help mother and baby throughout pregnancy. Over the last few years
I’ve treated three ladies who have had trouble either conceiving, or carrying a baby to full term, two of which now have healthy children, and one who is about to give birth.

Jean had been trying for two years, and was depressed after constant miscarriages.
Her feet were very sore in several places - the uterus, adrenals, fallopian tube and pituitary, all relating to the reproductive area. Because she was stressed, it’s possible
that the adrenals were producing a lot of adrenaline, causing the fallopian tubes to go into spasm and not allowing the egg to pass through. After several treatments, calming these areas and re-balancing, she conceived and carried the baby to full term.

Another lady had had an entopic pregnancy and one fallopian tube removed. She was planning IUI and the consultant gave her only a 15% chance of conceiving. The sore areas on her feet, indicated a thyroid imbalance, (this can affect the hormones for conception), and a tight psoas muscle around the pelvis. Although a thyroid blood test had proved negative, even a slight imbalance can be a problem and a tight psoas may constrict the womb, preventing implantation. Balancing these areas and the whole system, over a period of time, may have assisted IUI. She too conceived and had reflexology throughout pregnancy, givng birth to a healthy baby, which I held at one month old.

Taking supplements to help weak body systems, e.g. nervous, glandular, digestive, etc, can also help the treatment, as can taking She Oak from the Bush flower remedies, which helps to clear any emotional blocks to conception.

A lady who has waited many years to conceive, has had over a year of reflexology, with, at last, a successful IVF treatment, and is now about to give birth. Her feet were extremely sore to touch for some time, but eventually this lessened and the points felt less tight. The thyroid was one of the most painful, and the sinuses, as she had constant sinus and migraine pain. In time, the headaches lessened, and it’s possible that congested sinuses may have had an impact on fertility, as any congestion in the body may affect the fallopian tubes. Reflexology has recently helped with oedema and symphisis pubis pain. The latter occurs when the hormones relaxin and progesterone, cause the ligaments between the pubis and the sacro iliac joint to become more lax and mobile. Pressure points on the feet have eased this condition.

Throughout pregnancy, balancing the endocrine system can assist the changing hormones; lymphatic drainage helps swollen feet and removes toxins; and pregnancy spinal twist and rub eases the spine. There are even points to turn a breech baby, after 38 weeks, with the caregivers permission, and induce labour after full term.

Some midwives train in reflexology, and in the eyes of many, the therapy is second to none for pregnancy and birth.

Lesley Jepps