To ask you to try reflexology “baby sex” test if you are pregnant to reassure me it’s nonsense?

[Willmythreadgetabiscuit]

I’ve only got a few days to go and have tried reflexology to help things along. I know it’s likely a placebo effect but I do find being more relaxed etc definitely helps me sleep and it’s very pleasant and thus worthwhile for me.

However, the reflexologist keeps referring to reflexes for the baby’s sex - a more swollen area on the arch of either left or right foot and left means girl, right boy.

In my case she keeps saying it’s pretty much exactly the same and she can’t wait to hear what I’ll have - but I’ve said we know it’s a girl as in addition to scans we’ve had CVS and NIPT and in both cases the chromosomes are definitely female!

Please reassure me there is nothing to this and it’s an old wives tale as rationally I know this but although I don’t mind at all whether we have a girl or boy, I do worry about the baby’s health. We have CVS due to concerns with the baby early on and although tests so far have been clear they can’t detect all genetic disorders and it’s enough to reactivate my worries about X chromosome linked disorders like Fragile X, Turners etc

For once I hope to be told in blunt mumsnet style this is all worry for nothing but would love it if people with experience of reflexology could verify it for peace of mind or pregnant ladies try for themselves...

Thanks!

LOL @muffyduffster ! this is a wonderful example

I guess she's probably going on the basis she's right 50% of the time, which isn't bad odds. 😂

Reflexologists seem to specialise in spouting bollocks. I have a friend who went for reflexology in pregnancy, who was confidently told that the reflexologist could make the baby change position (at 17 weeks - they’re flip-flopping all over the place at that gestation & how could you ever verify this?!) and she ended up with a section for breech, so that worked well, didn’t it?

I see what you mean. It's natural to be worried and to look for answers, pregnancy is such a worrying time even without increased risks. I hope you find that PPs posts put that particular strand of worry oit your mind and you find the courage to tell the reflexologist to piss off.

How long until baby is due?

My Nipt year ruled out turners etc as we had the sex tested (it's a boy anyway.) although not diagnostic I'd say they actual chances of a genetic issue are extremely low due to the high accuracy of the test.

The reflexology is bonkers but foot rubs are lovely have definitely help sleep etc, just have them for that !

I know someone that goes for reflexology, and I think the stuff they spout is potentially dangerous.

My friend always tells us that her reflexologist says her 'name numerous body parts here' is fine. This is a friend that has a lot of medical issues, and has been known to cancel doctors appointments as a result of her reflexology appointment.

They shouldn't be allowed to say stuff like that.

pointless fact - there's no part of the reflexology map that covers your actual foot.