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Has reflexology helped anyone?

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JuniperDewdrop · 30/09/2004 13:46

Just curious as I've just read about a reflexololgist (Woman/woman's own??) who had great success with couples trying to conceive. Some of the couples were mentioned too.

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rosies · 30/09/2004 14:36

we meet again, juniper .

i am a reflexologist, specialising in maternity care... thats pre conception to post natal and beyond! certainly, we feel very strongly that reflexology can help during all these times.

it is gentle, non invasive and brilliant for stress (stress being one of the major factors in conception problems).

why dont you give it a go and see how you fell about it. i dont recommend any of the organisations as i dont belong to any (cost too much for a newsletter ) but, for example, i am in YP and thomson. certainly if you wanted to go to an organisation, there is ITEC (who i qualified with), AoR, IIR, BRA, IFR, gawd... so many you see!

do ask the reflexologist their qualifications, insurance, how long in practise, personal experience etc etc... i certainly wouldnt mind if someone di that. you also get a feel for each other, that way to.

enjoy!

Caribbeanqueen · 30/09/2004 14:40

I agree with rosies that reflexology could be of benefit to you.

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JuniperDewdrop · 30/09/2004 14:40

Hi rosies, it's not for me thanks but I have friends who are trying. I'll tell them though. Thanks for the advice

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rosies · 30/09/2004 14:40

btw, i'd love to see the article... do you know for sure which mag?

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JuniperDewdrop · 30/09/2004 14:41

I'll pop upstairs and find it........

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JuniperDewdrop · 30/09/2004 14:42

Woman's own Oct 4th edition

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rosies · 30/09/2004 14:43

thanks, juniper... excellent service!

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JuniperDewdrop · 30/09/2004 14:44

I love reflexology myself, it's my favourite treat

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DelGirl · 30/09/2004 19:11

I had a reflexology treatment the morning before my iui, got pregnant both times. Very relaxing and would like to think it helped but obviously can't be sure. Can't hurt though!

futurity · 30/09/2004 19:17

I had reflexology after having trouble to conceive my second child. The lady did pick up issues in my reproductive area so worked on those bits. I had 3 sessions but had to stop having any more as I got pregnant! (am now 20 weeks). So I recommend it even if it is only because it is good for the stress and nice to believe that I was doing something positive towards trying to conceive

jasper · 30/09/2004 21:23

yes, made my feet feel great

unicorn · 30/09/2004 21:40

futurity, as long as your pregnancy is fine, then I would absolutely recommend Reflexology.
I had it from 6 months- day before birth of ds, and believe it helped me have the 'non intervention' birth that I had so desperately wanted (after previous emergency C)

It is a great relaxant, and that has got to be good for baby future too!?

rosies · 30/09/2004 23:07

if you were having reflexology before getting pregnant, i'd definitely continue, if all is well. even if you havent had it before, there is no reason not to have it during pregnancy, so long as both you and the therapist feel ok with it.

it does seem to be that women who have regular treatments during pregnancy have better labours and calmer babies.

rosies · 01/10/2004 11:14

thanks for tip, juniper. i just went and got the article today and its all very positive about reflexology and fertility problems (something i have been trying to say on this forum for ages!).

one thing i didnt like was the client saying that the reflexologist had told her she would be pregnant in 3 months. although she indeed was pregnant, i think claims like this can be misleading... its almost like promising a cure, which of course, we cannot claim to do.

interesting article though... pity its not online somewhere.

this is the reflexologists website, for those interested

Nik72 · 11/10/2004 17:27

I had reflexology while on the waiting list for IVF - had been trying for over 3 years. I have to say (being a typical medic) that I was a bit dubious about how it could possibly work but reckoned at least it didn't have any nasty side effects nor involved being poked where the sun don't shine....Conceived 2 weeks after I finished the course! Was gobsmacked and delighted & have recommnded it to several patients since.
BTW, if there are any reflexologists out there, can it be useful for hyperemesis? (not for me thank heavens)

neetsmassi · 12/10/2004 16:02

Has anybody had "successful" refexology oin or around St Albans - I have had relexology but there were other issues going on at that time and would prefer to go to somebody else with a "clean slate" (me - not the refexologist) Can anybody recommend anyone? TIA

jenkel · 12/10/2004 16:35

Hi,

I have had refelxology in the past and when I was going through my IVF treatment I started the refelxology again. Not sure if it worked or not, I got pregnant on my 3rd attempt at IVF and had reflexology treatment all through the treatments. Who knows if it helped me get pregnant but certainly helped me relax and gave me some 'good me time' very important when you have doctors doing unspeakable things to you, lol.

I also had reflexology when I became overdue with dd, but afraid that didnt work either as I had to be induced.

So, jurys out on this one for me

neetsmassi · 12/10/2004 16:47

Hi Jenkel - just posted on a nother thread - have been TTc since DD was abpout 6 months (she's over 4 now) as I have PCOS and had to have treatment - usually I am fine (if it's meant to be it wil happen, grateful that I have one etc) but today feeling very down about iT - don't know if it's because I am in the middle of my period. Also my DD has been asking me "when are yoiu going to have another baby mummy? Thanks for replying.

All the best to you and yours
xx

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JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 16:49

neetsmasi isn't there a website directory? maybe if you do a search you'll find one or can rosie help?

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neetsmassi · 12/10/2004 16:51

Thanks JD I will just have a look at the website.

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JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 16:53

hope you find one

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rosies · 12/10/2004 23:00

this is a good directory of therapists .

is st albans near woodford green? or hitchin? i do know some reflexologists around there.

as for hyperemesis... funnily enough i saw mention of this today. Hyperemisis is totally a different thing to normal sickness in pregnancy. it is something that may need hospital admission and treatment, as it can be quite serious. whoever has this should certainly consult their GP.

winnie1 · 12/10/2004 23:04

JuniperDewdrop, I can't recommend reflexology enough. I've had reflexology on and off for years sometimes just to be pampered and also for specifics. Major success:it reduced my bloodpressure and got me off medication and although it is debatable I also believe it started my labour off when 11 days overdue.

rosies · 12/10/2004 23:06

by the same token, jenkel, who is to say that the IVF worked, eh?

jenkel · 12/10/2004 23:35

I know that the IVF worked rosies - got pregnant. But I guess the difficulty with reflexology and other complimentary therapies is that there is no way to measure the results. But it was great for relaxation and you need all the relaxation you can get when going through IVF. I would recommend it for anyone to try, but just dont go expecting concrete results.