Sadly, early miscarriages are very common. Often, a woman miscarries before she even realises she’s pregnant. Perhaps as many as three-quarters of all fertilised eggs are lost in the very earliest days of pregnancy. After a positive pregnancy test, there’s about a one in five chance of having an early miscarriage. This is when most miscarriages happen.
The loss of a pregnancy can come as a terrible blow. As well as the emotional shock for you and your loved ones, you may find the physical symptoms hard to bear. Reflexology is a great wellbeing treatment to have post miscarriage to help alleviate some of the symptoms felt after a miscarriage:
Possible emotions after a miscarriage:
- fatigue
- insomnia
- difficulty concentrating
- loss of appetite
- sadness, grief and numbness
- depression
- intense hormonal changes
It is important to take the time to grieve and heal. There are many complementary therapies that can help you cope and rebalance after a miscarriage. Reflexology is incredibly calming and relaxing and will help balance the hormones that are fundamental to the optimum functioning of the reproductive system.
Reflexology can help with:
- rebalancing hormone levels for the next conception
- regulating the menstrual cycle for then next conception
- boost blood circulation
- encourage the whole body to relax
- stimulate endorphins – the feel good hormone
- aid with sleep
- provided care and touch from person to person
By Keah Lan
