I am 37+6 today, and had reflexology last night to kickstart labour

[Swifey]

It was very relaxing when she was doing the general reflexology, but when she did the labour bit it hurt a lot she did warn me though!! has anyone else had this reflexology, and did it work? I had it with my first ds, but I was 40+12, so maybe he was coming anyway??

I'm curious, how did you decide on almost 38 weeks?

Why are you trying to start labour before youre due date?

I had acupuncture at term and went in to labour at T+10 - no idea whether there was a causative effect though.

All babies come eventually. Some of us cook them longer than others.
I don't think that reflexology or acupuncture or whatever does any harm, but have no clue whether it does any good.

Raspberry tea leaf capsule otoh have some evidence behind them and can help ease labour.

Don't mess with your due date. If your baby is ready then they will arrive, otherwise leave them to cook
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My last baby was pretty big, and have discussed with the midwife and consultant, and as term is considered anything between 37 and 42, it was decided it's fine. I also am having horrendous migraines (not preeclampsia) which are awful, so that's why.

I had reflexology at 41 weeks last time. Never went into labour.

DS arrived at 40+20 after my waters were artificially broken.

:(

I suspect they decided it is fine with the knowledge that reflexology will do zilch to start labour, and that if you do go into labour it is because you are ready anyway.

Actually some hospitals use reflexology. And acupuncture. Albeit a minority

I tried reflexology with my first, it didn't do anything, but my reflexologist said that actually you need to build it up over a few sessions. It's not going to do anything overnight, so in trained hands you needn't worry that you'll have an early Labour

And even if it doesn't get you started you'll have a bit of pampering

Evidence against reflexology - I just did a v quick 'scholarly' search, this was the first thing that came up. I am not aware of evidence that reflexology works.

Nor does there seem to be evidence for acupuncture - which I thought there was

What there is, is very good evidence that a confident, relaxed, optimistic woman is more likely to have a good birth experience.
So, bring on the foot rubbing

I had this and my contractions started in the car park, baby boy born the next morning!

Swifey any news?

I have done this a couple of times - went into labour but not sure if I had the reflexology to thank.
In any event, I had it with two different trained maternity reflexologists, and neither hurt me at all, so I might find another therapist if I were you!