{"id":3407,"date":"2026-01-26T23:14:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fionahelle.com\/3-reasons-to-book-a-prenatal-reflexology-session\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T18:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:07:10","slug":"3-reasons-to-book-a-prenatal-reflexology-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fionahelle.com\/en\/3-reasons-to-book-a-prenatal-reflexology-session\/","title":{"rendered":"3 reasons to book a prenatal reflexology session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover 3 unexpected reasons to book pregnancy reflexology. We will discuss symptoms that bother you during pregnancy, without you thinking it&#8217;s possible to relieve them or knowing that reflexology can help reduce them. <\/p>\n\n<p>It is important to specify that reflexology, like any other complementary therapy, does not in any way replace medical advice or pregnancy monitoring by a healthcare professional. It is a method that complements what medicine has already prescribed or recommended, depending on each individual&#8217;s situation. <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_f6e437-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_f6e437-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_f6e437-5a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_f6e437-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_f6e437-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_f6e437-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3332_f6e437-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_f6e437-5a\">Nausea and Reflexology:<\/h2>\n\n<p>Reflexology can have a positive impact on dreaded nausea, especially during the first trimester. There are reflex points for: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the esophagus, to soothe heartburn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the stomach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the stomach sphincters, particularly the cardia, often involved in reflux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Nausea is caused by hormonal changes, which are very significant in the first trimester. As a reflexologist, I do not work on a pregnant woman&#8217;s hormonal system, but I can impact how these changes are received by the digestive system. And that&#8217;s where the results come in \ud83d\ude42  <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_b10c16-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_b10c16-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_b10c16-f5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_b10c16-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_b10c16-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_b10c16-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3332_b10c16-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_b10c16-f5\">Back Pain and Reflexology<\/h2>\n\n<p>At various stages of pregnancy (and there can be many over 9 months!), your back can be affected, and you may experience pain. Whether it&#8217;s the ligaments gradually loosening, leaving the pelvis and lower back with difficult-to-manage flexibility, or the growing belly that needs to be carried, or even the older sibling who demands more cuddles now that the belly is more prominent, the back is put to the test! <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><style>.kadence-column3332_5ca3b6-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3332_5ca3b6-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3332_5ca3b6-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3332_5ca3b6-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3332_5ca3b6-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3332_1afd91-a3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3332_f1edde-c0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3332_f1edde-c0 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/fionahelle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/back-view-of-a-woman-in-activewear-holding-her-waist-outdoors-capturing-a-moment-of-focus-and-energy.-7298419-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"pregnancy reflexology for back pain\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fionahelle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/back-view-of-a-woman-in-activewear-holding-her-waist-outdoors-capturing-a-moment-of-focus-and-energy.-7298419-169x300.jpg 169w, 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_1a1fce-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_1a1fce-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_1a1fce-98\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_1a1fce-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_1a1fce-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_1a1fce-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3332_1a1fce-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_1a1fce-98\">And our first instinct is not always to turn to reflexology. We might think of massage, or osteopathy, which are valuable techniques, very complementary to what I offer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, reflexology is a powerful method (in its results) for pain relief. Here is a link to a <a href=\"https:\/\/patrinum.ch\/record\/17885\/files\/HESAV_TB_Pasche_2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study conducted by physiotherapists<\/a> as part of their diploma, which demonstrates the impact of reflexology on pain. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Having supported many women with reflexology during their pregnancy, back pain is one of the most frequent reasons for consultation. With one session per month, these women were able to experience the last months of pregnancy more comfortably with pregnancy reflexology. <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_3a768d-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_3a768d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_3a768d-43\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_3a768d-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3332_3a768d-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_3a768d-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3332_3a768d-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3332_3a768d-43\">Headaches and Reflexology <\/h2>\n\n<p>There are many myths surrounding pregnancy, what you are allowed or not allowed to do, what is &#8220;inevitable&#8221; or not. As a pregnant woman, you have more leeway than you think or than you are led to believe! In this <a href=\"https:\/\/fionahelle.com\/en\/reflexology-during-pregnancy-4-myths\/\">article, I debunk some myths about pregnancy<\/a> and reflexology.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Headaches are among the discomforts that cannot be treated with medication during pregnancy. But I have a natural solution for you: pregnancy reflexology! And during our session, I will also show you areas you can massage yourself at home when a headache strikes. These are areas that help relieve it without fear for your little one. These areas are located on the face and hands (easier to massage yourself than the feet, especially in the third trimester) and they can make a real difference.    <\/p>\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s your back, a headache, or nausea, you now know that pregnancy reflexology is an alternative for drug-free relief!<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover 3 unexpected reasons to book pregnancy reflexology. 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