After being induced with my first two children at 10 days overdue I decided to try reflexology during the pregnancy
with my third child as I did not want to be induced again.
Both births had been plain sailing and without problems
but I wanted a homebirth this time round.
I had my first reflexology session at 26 weeks and monthly
after that. I was due 8th Sept 2007 so with the prospect of
being heavily pregnant in summer with extra tired feet
and having two other children to deal with, I was glad of
the sessions.
After the first session I walked on air for a while. My feet
felt so relaxed and I found that it relaxed me mentally too.
During the sessions that followed over the course of the pregnancy I found that my baby would wriggle about when certain points were touched. The calmness I felt both during
and after each session was great and I slept better that night too. I looked forward to some ‘me’ time which was equally
as important as anything else.
Towards the end of the pregnancy I had weekly sessions and
at the session closest to my due date I was taught some things
to do at home so my husband could help out too. I knew my body was capable of natural labour I just needed something
to help it along.
My baby boy was born on 12th Sept 2007 at home in my lounge
as planned. The whole birth was calm, relaxed and I felt 100%
in control. I really do believe that reflexology had a huge part
to play in the natural birth of my son and also helped make pregnancy more bearable on the tired, fed up days.
