Reflexology for preconceptual care
and subinfertility
When a doctor tells a woman who has difficulty conceiving that ‘it’s all in your head,’ I always say. ‘Well, if the problem’s in the head the solution is partially in your feet!’
-quote by Laura Norman in Feet First
Even before trying to conceive it is best to get the body into the best condition possible. Creating a new person is an amazing and very important undertaking - good diet, exercise and emotional and physical balance, for both Mom and Dad-to-be, is essential. Regular reflexology sessions in the months leading up to conception of a baby aid relaxation, reduce mental and physical stress and balance the body to optimal health.
Many hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle preparing the woman to be able to conceive a baby, if these are out of balance for whatever reason, conception will be unable to occur. Many of the disharmonies and disorders that prevent conception have been found to respond well to reflexology in both men and women.
Infertility and Assisted conception
Reflexology can help the couple who are facing IVF or other methods of assisted conception by reducing the feeling of stress involved. However it will be necessary to have permission from the medical specialist involved before starting sessions. It is also important to note that when the Mom-to-be is taking Clomid or a similar fertility drug to produce several ova, reflexology would not be complementary to the drug regime as sessions would encourage balance in the body to produce a single ovum. Sessions can be resumed once the course of drugs is completed and of course Dad-to-be can continue to have sessions throughout to reduce his stress so enabling him to be a better support for his partner.