Consultation with maternity client re: labor

[Evollalay]

I have a new client coming in to meet with me about using reflexology during labor. Her husband will be in attendance and they'd like to learn some basic points to help with pain management. They feel Reflexology is something they would like to use during the labor and possibly afterwards for post-partum issues.

Anyone have any helpful tips? I am not planning on getting very detailed, as they're not likely to rememberit allin the maternity ward. Suggestions are appreciated.

 

[AldEaraeee]

Hopefully she still has time to have a few Reflex sessions with you before her baby is due, as this will get her used to the relaxing effects of the treatment so it's even more beneficial during labour.

I have taught a few Dads-to-be some simple Reflex techniques to use, if and when required/wanted. I give a foot chart with the relevant points noted and a sheet reminding how to work each point that I've mentioned. What I show them to do is:
- some basic foot massage
- spinal twists, ankle rotations and boogies
- work on pituitary point
- work around unterus point
- solar plexus reflex withbreathing

I first of all show these point of the woman's feet with them watching (except for pituitary) and then they have a go while I watch and their wife gives feedback! They really seem to enjoy being part of their Reflex treatments, and most then go on to massage their wife's feet nightly until the baby shows up which is lovely.

Sarah x