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Reflexology Relieving Aches and Pains of Pregnancy

Jan 15, 2010 Reflexology

Reflexology is a natural therapy that is a great way to relieve the aches and pains of pregnancy.

Many women have had a lot of success with reflexology in alleviating back aches, hip pain and swollen feet. There are so many benefits of reflexology, but for pregnancy, it’s best to start sessions in your second trimester.

Through continuous care by a trained reflexologist, women can benefit all through the pregnancy right up to delivery. There are many points in the hand and foot that can start contractions by gently but firmly administering pressure to the correct areas that relate to the body.

Oxytocin is a natural hormone that is made by the pituitary gland and can be easily stimulated through reflexology to be released in the body. Oxytocin is released in large amounts during labor and when breastfeeding.The middle of both the left and right hand and foot is the reflexology point that relates to the female reproductive system. Contact a reflexologist today and ask about how reflexology can help pregnancy become less painful.