Pregnancy is a time of great joy, but can also be a time of worry, anxiety and fear. A mother’s mood during pregnancy may have effects on the child’s long-term physical and emotional well-being, so the calmer and happier a mother is during pregnancy, the better for the baby in every single way!

Reiki is a wonderful natural healing treatment during pregnancy. It has no contraindications, and research is showing that it is significant in helping people to feel better in bringing an emotional and spiritual support, reducing pain, alleviating stress and anxiety, and in pregnancy creating a deep sense of calm and positivity to both mother and unborn child.

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Reiki during pregnancy can be a gentle, yet powerful, non-invasive treatment that may help symptoms such as:

• Tiredness, sleeping problems

• Back pain

• Morning sickness

• Mood fluctuations

• Stress

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Reiki may not be an instant miracle cure. However, with regular treatments – which ensures better circulation, harmonised energy levels, elimination of toxins and a stable and confident emotional, mental and spiritual state – your body has the ability to heal and maintain itself. Even apprehension and fear experienced in the late stages of pregnancy can be alleviated through the deep relaxation, balance and confidence gained through a Reiki treatment.

Since pregnancy can be such a major life-changing event, it can often bring back emotions, fears or insecurities from the past. Regular treatments are recommended, especially around the heart, abdomen and solar plexus areas, to enable the body and mind to handle all their changes and demands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Reiki is holistic, it treats each person as a whole, including mind, body… and also baby. Some mothers have experienced their babies give some excited kicks as soon as they feel the energy flowing in. During the treatment, baby often responds with quietness and relaxation. The deep and loving connection between mother and baby can be developed in this way, greatly enhancing this incredible and miraculous pregnancy journey.  

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Being pregnant can create a sense of being out of control of your own body. Some women have described it as their body “not belonging to them anymore”, from the day-to-day changes in their bodies, to the sense of invasion experienced from medical interventions. Reiki can enable a sense of regaining some of that control: a balance and a grounding so that, even though you are experiencing a life-changing event, you can be in control.

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What to expect from a Reiki treatment?

I typically start with a chat to get to know your history or any issues you wish to talk about. There may not be any particular symptom or illness you are experiencing, which does not matter as all forms of energy work are great to maintain us in good health/ prevent disease. All information are of course confidential.

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I make sure you are comfortable laying down on the massage table, fully dressed and cover you with a soft blanket and lavender eye mask if you wish. I will then ask for the Reiki energy to start flowing once you are settled. Essential oils, herbs and crystals may be used to support healing, and beautiful music will play in the background whilst I intentionally lay my hands above you.

 The treatment lasts between 45 min- 1 hour depending on how much healing has to be done.

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It is very common to doze during a treatment, and to feel like you are floating afterwards. I'll slowly help bring you back into your body by the sound of my Tibetan bowl. I'll help you remain in that wellbeing state by giving you aftercare advice and the opportunity to chat about your experience with a cup of herbal tea.

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Within 24-48 hours after the treatment, you will typically feel very relaxed but you could also experience reactions such as: tiredness, heightened emotions, thirst, increased micturition, feeling hot/cold, increase in your symptoms. Do not worry, this is part of a ‘healing crisis’ as your body is re-balancing itself, so just put your mind at rest and drink plenty of water to help with this clearing process.