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Reflexology - Reflex Action
Anne-Marie Flanagan, Junior, Pregnancy and Baby.
September 2004
Reflexology - Reflex Action
Synopsis
Anne-Marie Flanagan recounts her transformative experience with reflexology during her second pregnancy, following a challenging first birth that ended in an emergency Caesarean. Reflexology, a complementary therapy involving pressure on specific foot points, was recommended to her for a more controlled and less painful delivery. Flanagan began reflexology sessions six months into her pregnancy, focusing on stress relief and inducing labor as her due date approached. This holistic approach resulted in a swift, successful home birth, markedly different from her previous delivery. Studies support reflexology’s benefits in speeding up labor and reducing pain, and Dr. Gowri Motha, a prominent advocate of holistic birthing methods, confirms these findings. Reflexology is praised for its potential to enhance pregnancy and labor experiences, though it should be approached cautiously and with professional guidance.