Posts by Julie
What Exactly is Baby Colic and is your Usually Calm Infant Suffering from it?
What exactly is baby colic and is your usually calm infant suffering from it? The cause of colic is largely a mystery however colic is a term we often hear when discussing the behaviours in young infants. When discussing infants who cry for no apparent reason it is generally suggested that they are suffering from…
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3 ways to cope when your colicky baby is driving you insane
Having to cope with a colicky baby can put a great strain on new parents. At a time when you should be bonding as a new family, coping with colic can literally strain a relationship to breaking point as both parents feel upset, frustrated and angry that they are unable to do anything to soothe…
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Looking after your own mental health after giving birth
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 10 May to Sunday 16 May 2021. With this in mind I think it is important to stress the importance of looking after your own mental health after giving birth. Post pregnancy can be a turbulent time when emotions run high. You may be suffering the ‘baby blues’…
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How Reflexology Can Help Improve Fertility
How Reflexology Can Help Improve Fertility Ladies come to me with lots of concerns regarding their fertility. Some ladies have been trying to get pregnant for years, others for a few months. It could be a first time pregnancy, or 3rd pregnancy. Some ladies have been through terrible traumas, such as miscarriage or still births. …
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Stress and how it manifests in the body
In our modern rushed lifestyle, we are susceptible to a continual build-up of tension, anxiety and fear. This results in stress. Our bodies can usually handle a certain amount of stress. But Stress can increase in our bodies, if not absorbed by external forces. One of the most important benefits of reflexology is its ability…
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4 Tips to help survive morning sickness
Looking for tips on how to survive morning sickness? Nausea in the early stages of pregnancy is very common. Although this is usually referred to as ‘morning sickness’ it can actually be experienced at any time of the day or night, with some unfortunate ‘mums to be’ suffering from it all day long! Morning sickness…
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SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) in Pregnancy Explained
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, or simply known as ‘SPD’, is pain and discomfort found in the pelvic or groin area, usually occurring during pregnancy. It is sometimes referred to as pelvic girdle pain. Symptoms of SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) SPD pain can be at the front of the pubic bone, on just one or both sides. Women…
Read MoreOne I Made Earlier – Becka’s story of the arrival of Oliver
Becka had been trying for over 8 months to conceive after a previous miscarriage. Tests at the hospital did not reveal any on-going problems or reasons why she would not be able to conceive naturally. She stated that her period was usually on day 26 and that the menstruation was old blood, never fresh. She…
Read MoreOne I Made Earlier – Helen’s story of the arrival of Lucy
Helen had been trying for more than 7 months to conceive but without success. She had already been for blood tests and was told that there was no obvious reason she should not be able to conceive naturally. She had stopped taking the contraceptive pill 4 years previously so it wasn’t a case of waiting…
Read MoreOne I Made Earlier – Jenny’s story of the arrival of Jack
Jenny came to see me mid- November 2016 for her initial consultation and first treatment. She had stopped taking the contraceptive pill the beginning of 2016 but had not yet conceived. After taking a full case history it transpired that her monthly cycle was irregular, at 32-34 days long. She also felt that the cycle…
Read MoreProblems in Pregnancy – Reflexology is very effective in ‘morning sickness’ as Christine found out!
Chris was suffering from really bad ‘morning sickness’. Despite its name, this ailment can affect mothers to be at any time of the day and some people, like poor Chris, can suffer from it throughout their entire pregnancy! Reflexology treatment really helped quell that nauseous feeling. Continuing treatments throughout her pregnancy, Chris went on to…
Read MoreProblems in Pregnancy – Reflexology cured Hannah’s SPD (groin pain)
Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) is a group of symptoms which cause pain and discomfort in the pelvic region. It is quite common in pregnancy and Chris was suffering quite badly from it. She could barely walk because of the pain. Her discomfort was significantly reduced after just one treatment but continued with treatment though out…
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