Health & Wellbeing During Pregnancy

• Antenatal exercise
• Maternity Reflexology
• Osteopathy
• Pregnancy massage
• Stop smoking support
• Emotional support

Antenatal Exercise

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Maternity Reflexology

Pre-pregnancy

Becoming a parent for some is the simplest thing in the world, for others it may take many years of trying and even then still not happen naturally. This can have a tremendous effect on your emotional health. Waiting and hoping every month that your dreams will be realised, only to be shattered by the negative results of a simple test.

Sub-fertility reflexology is suitable for couples who wish to take a more natural approach to conception or are about to undergo assisted fertility treatment. During your consultation you will be asked many questions relating to your sub-fertility; your medical history will be taken, as well as details of your lifestyle, dietary and exercise regime. A detailed picture will be built up of one or both partners so that the best course of treatment can be ascertained. The treatments will help your body reach optimum health; giving your body the best chance of conceiving.

Antenatal

For most women pregnancy is a joyful time; from conception to birth their bodies adapt with apparent ease, whilst accommodating their child. For some this can be a time fraught with mixed emotions,
whilst the body reacts to the hormonal and physical changes that pregnancy imposes upon the body. Anxiety, prolonged bouts of morning sickness or nausea, fatigue and discomfort are amongst a few of the things that some mothers experience.

Maternity reflexology is a specialised gentle form of reflexology; designed to support the body whilst it acclimatises to the changes that pregnancy brings. It can also help restore normal blood pressure,
balance hormonal levels that fluctuate throughout pregnancy and stimulate the release of endorphins; the body’s own natural pain relief.

Regular treatments throughout your pregnancy can help reduce:

• Stress
• Fatigue
• Fluid retention
• Back pain
• Heartburn, morning sickness or nausea

Postnatal

During your post natal recovery, maternity reflexology can help restore your body back to its pre-pregnant state. It can also offer support to your baby if they are experiencing feeding difficulties.

Maternity reflexology is a treatment that is complementary to the professional healthcare of your midwife and therefore their permission must be obtained before treatments can commence.

Brenda Seaborn F.I.C.H.T, I.I.H.H.T
Reiki Master
Complementary Therapist
Maternity Reflexologist

 

 

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Osteopathy during pregnancy

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Pregnancy Massage

     

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Smoking Support During Pregnancy

There are several ways to help you to stop smoking. You can speak to someone to get advice on the help available to you in Colchester and Tending.

Speak to your midwife or contact Joan/Sarah who specialise in smoking in pregnancy, to discuss your options on 0800 731 2656 .

Your Options:

• Information on smoking in pregnancy
• Free NRT (gum, patches, inhalator)
• Carbon Monoxide Readings
• Clinics in Colchester, Clacton & Harwich
• Home Visits possible

Visit your GP. They hold stop smoking clinics within the surgery. Partners & family members are welcome too!

Click here for more information on local stopping smoking support services

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Emotional Support

 

 

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