Maternity Treatments
Pregnancy is an extremely important moment of a woman’s life. It is hugely important to take special care of the physical but also emotional health of the mum to be.
Maternity Reflexology
Reflexology is one of the most popular complementary therapies used during maternity as it improves general well-being, energy and promotes balance.
Birth process in women who receive reflexology during their pregnancy has been reported as one that is easier, faster and more natural. It is also extremely effective at preparing the body for labour due to its remarkable effects on the endocrine system.
Are you getting to your term?
There are a number of things you can try to help baby come on due time and avoid going to much over term and eventually avoid being induced. Reflexology is one of them and it is usually highly recommended by health providers.
Cost of the treatment: 45 minutes - €50
Gentle birth
Stress not only impacts your health but also your baby’s. It is important to learn to relax and let go. A birth must be prepare month before using visualisations and mindfulness for example.
Fail to prepare and prepare to fail. When pregnant with my second child I was told that birth can be like a marathon and that you would never dream of running a marathon without training. I totally agree! The difference is that the training we are talking about here is more mental than physical
My personal experience of pregnancy and child birth brought me to specialise in the area to help women to get the best of it. Make it clear lady, labour should not be the worse day of your life, but rather the opposite! You can prepare yourself, mentally and physically to leave the experience positively.
Are you getting to your term?
There are a number of things you can try to help baby come on due time and avoid going to much over term and eventually avoid being induced
Reflexology treatments for induction. You would normally need one to three sessions depending on how ready your baby is.
Pressure points help baby go down the canal and help the cervix to soften
Use of winner flow device helps you get your oxytocin running, relaxes you and bring baby in the correct axe for birth
Preparation for labour:
I offer 1/1 birth preparation classes for couples. These can be taken online or face to face. They include informed consent, comfort measures, winner flow training, pressure points for pain management in labor and much more. Session lasts 4hrs. Cost 160 euros
Cost of the workshop: 4 hours: €160
Winner Flow
Aroma Energy is the official representative of Winner Flow in Ireland and has the exclusive distribution rights for the product in Ireland.
During pregnancy, the abdomen expands due to the growth of the baby and uterus. This distension causes many dysfunction due to the progressive incompetence of the abdominal muscles (heaviness, discomfort, lower back pain). The uterine volume raises and reduces the diaphragm causing breathing difficulties. Using the winner flow, the patient will re-learn how to use her diaphragm properly to avoid putting pressure on her perineum. In other words, it protects it.
When used during pregnancy it can:
Protect the perineum
Relieve constipation (helps the intestinal transit)
Prevent urinary leaks
Prevent back and pelvis pains (no pressure)
Is can also:
Relax and de-stress
Help with sleep
The parturient gets more confident
During labour, it can help to:
Oxygenate the baby and mum and regulates foetal heart rate during labour and the expulsive effort
Dilate the cervix
Position the baby in the good axe in the pelvis as the abdominal belt is properly used
Relieve pressure from the perineum
Give control to the patient who is active and in control of her labour and delivery
Plus it is a comforting aid to hold onto
During expulsion:
It can reduce neck pain for baby
Easier birth: less episiotomy, less instruments, less pain for baby
It can be used for vaginal delivery, C-Section (extra-peritoneal), during pregnancy and perineal re-education. Neurologist and psychiatrist also use it to help their patient recover from burnout as it support brain oxygenation
Research available: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S170121632300628X
Winner Flow device and training available on the Website
Winner Flow
Being used with or without an epidural
Used during a C-section
Pregnancy Massage
The treatment can help with pregnancy specific conditions and non- pregnancy related issues. It is a great way for expecting mothers to find relief and relaxation.
What to expect during the treatment: you will be lying on the side during this treatment with support being placed between your knees.
Cost of the treatment: 60 minutes - €65
Post natal recovery
Aromatherapy massage:
It is very common for new mum to feel disconnected and a bit lost. Aromatherapy massage is an excellent way to reconnect with your body after giving birth. I recommend a series of 4 sessions.
A blend of three essential oils will be selected to bring you back into balance. Special care will be taken if your breastfeed.
Cost of the treatment: 60 minutes - €65
Indian head massage:
It is also very common for new mum to feel a lot of tension in her shoulder and neck area due to carrying a baby for long hours. Indian Head Massage is used to release any tension accumulated in the tissues muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulder with massage of the upper back, neck, head, face and arms.
Cost of the treatment: 50 minutes - €50
Post-natal reflexology:
Reflexology is an excellent way to bring back balance. It helps with hormonal imbalance, stress, mood swings, fatigue and depression. It also gives the new mum some “me-time” to reconnect with herself.
Cost of the treatment: 45 minutes - €50