Bombalurina
Well-Known Member
Hello all,
Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I'm after some reflexology & aromatherapy advice
I have a client who is pregnant, and due on Sunday; needless to say she has a lovely large bump, and is desperate to give birth! This is her first baby, and she's completely healthy, pregnancy has been a breeze with no complications at all, other than her feeling very tired & fed up now.
She has asked me whether I would be able to perform reflexology on her on Monday, if nothing has happened!! (Eg, she would be 1 day overdue at that point). I do happily treat pregnant ladies anyway, and offer pregnancy massage; I find I get a lot of clients this way who stick with me once they've given birth, but i've never been asked this before! Normally I would advise a client not to have reflexology during pregnancy as it can induce labour early...but if she's overdue anyway does it matter?
She also asked me if there are any essential oils she could use to bring on the labour if she's overdue, I've told her I will look into it (Rose & geranium stimulate the menstrual cycle so I know these might help to bring on labour), but should I offer a treatment with these at that time?
What would you do, geeks? All advice welcomed! :hug:
Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I'm after some reflexology & aromatherapy advice
I have a client who is pregnant, and due on Sunday; needless to say she has a lovely large bump, and is desperate to give birth! This is her first baby, and she's completely healthy, pregnancy has been a breeze with no complications at all, other than her feeling very tired & fed up now.
She has asked me whether I would be able to perform reflexology on her on Monday, if nothing has happened!! (Eg, she would be 1 day overdue at that point). I do happily treat pregnant ladies anyway, and offer pregnancy massage; I find I get a lot of clients this way who stick with me once they've given birth, but i've never been asked this before! Normally I would advise a client not to have reflexology during pregnancy as it can induce labour early...but if she's overdue anyway does it matter?
She also asked me if there are any essential oils she could use to bring on the labour if she's overdue, I've told her I will look into it (Rose & geranium stimulate the menstrual cycle so I know these might help to bring on labour), but should I offer a treatment with these at that time?
What would you do, geeks? All advice welcomed! :hug: