Beautiful Birth Store
 
 

Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies are great ways to benefit your health & mind. Safe to use in pregnancy and birth and fantastic for a range of uses, from relaxation in pregnancy, helping turn baby to a better position or speeding up your labour. They are all surely worth a try!

 

Reflexology


 Reflexology is a powerful natural therapy that can help alleviate many common pregnancy and postnatal complaints. Reflexology can benefit nausea, back and hip pain, constipation, anxiety, high blood pressure, insomnia and fatigue as well as boosting immunity.
Recent research suggests that regular reflexology treatments in pregnancy can help reduce labour outcome times considerably. Reflexology can also aid recovery following birth and may help with some of the symptoms of postnatal depression.

(Hayley Brookes - Professional reflexologist visit www.hayleybrookes.com )
 

Reflexology can assist with or improve:

During Pregnancy

  • Anaemia

  • Anxiety

  • Back ache

  • Blood pressure

  • Flexibility of pelvic floor

During Labour

  • Inducing Labour

  • Regulating surges

  • Reduce pain

  • Back ache

  • Release retained placenta

Back to top

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can help:

  • Heartburn

  • improves blood flow to the uterus

  • Increases energy levels

  • Stress relief

  • nausea and morning sickness

  • Back ache

  • Induce labour

  • Turn breech babies

  • Pain relief during labour

 

Back to top

 

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is used to turn breech babies. Moxibustion sticks are long sticks of the herb Moxa that are burnt to cause a smouldering heat that is held next to the side of the little toe.

 

Back to top

 

 

Cranial Osteopathy

Mums

  • Aches and pains

  • Nausea

  • Heartburn

  • Aligns and balances pelvis and uterus ready for birth, which can help baby to turn to a better position and can help to release strains in the pelvis. This is important to help give yourself an un-complicated birth.

Babies

  • Crying

  • Colic

  • Sickness

  • Feeding problems

  • Sleeping problems

Back to top

 

 

Watsu

See our main Watsu page for more information and to watch a Watsu session taking place

  • Helps promote restful sleep

  • Aches and pains including back ache and sciatica.

  • Deep physical and emotional relaxation

  • Relieves stresses and strains of day to day life.

Back to top

 

 

Chiropractic

A visit to a chiropractor is a must for all pregnant women prior to the birth of their baby. Pregnancy leads to a number of changes within the body, starting with the Uterus. These changes can lead to misalignment and postural change causing many symptoms and often pains that can be relieved during your sessions.

Some things chiropractors can assist with

Mums

  • Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Shoulder and neck pains
  • Pelvic floor alignment
  • Symphisis pubis pain
  • Breech presentation babies - Very gentle techniques with good success rate - The Webster Technique.

Babies

If you have experienced a long, slow labour ,a very quick short labour or have had an assisted delivery such as forceps, ventouse or Caesarean section than baby may benefit from seeing a chiropractor too.

This can help with sleeping, eating and colic amongst other things.

 

Back to top

 

 

Reiki

WHAT IS REIKI
 
REIKI is the name given to a system of natural healing which originated in Japan.  The word REIKI ( pronounced RAY - KEY ).  It is the amalgamation of two Japanese words - REI meaning Universal, and KI meaning Life Energy.  It is the vital life energy which flows through all living things, and which can be activated for the purpose of healing.
 
HOW DOES REIKI WORK
 
The REIKI practitioner channels this energy through his or her hands to the recipient, activating the body's natural ability to heal itself
 
REIKI energy goes to deeper levels of a persons being, where many illnesses have their origin.  REIKI works wherever the recipients needs it most, releasing blocked energies, cleansing the body of toxins, and working to create a state of balance.  Helping the recipient to make the necessary changes in attitude and lifestyle to promote a happier and healthier life.
 
THE TREATMENT
 
The method of receiving a REIKI treatment from a practitioner is a very simple process.
 
The recipient simply lies on a couch and relaxes.  If unable to lie down the treatment can be given in a sitting position.  Since REIKI energy will pass through materials, bandages, plaster castes, etc, there is no need to remove any clothing.
 
The practitioner gently places their hands in a sequence of positions which cover the whole body, holding each position for several minutes. the whole person is treated rather than specific symptoms.
 
There is no pressure applied, making REIKI ideal for treating children.
 
 
WHAT CAN REIKI TREAT
   
REIKI is helpful in most conditions, including:
Asthma, Anxiety, Arthritis, Back Pain, Cystitis, Constipation, Depression, Eczema, Insomnia, Menstrual, and Menopausal problems, Migraine, M.E.
Psoriasis, Sciatica, sinusitis, Stress, Tension and chronic ailments
 
 
     Supports the body's natural ability to heal itself
 
*        Functions at all levels, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
 
*        Vitalizes both body and spirit.
 
*        Re-establishes mental well being and spiritual equilibrium
 
*        Balances the body's energies 
 
*        Loosens up blocked energy and promotes total relaxation
 
*        Cleanses the body of toxins
 
*        Adjust itself accordingly to the needs of the recipient 
 
*        Is  an extremely pleasant holistic method of healing   

(Gillian Gethings - Reiki Master  - "For myself REIKI has taught me so much.  This extraordinary spiritual practice facilitates healing on multiple levels; with trust and allowing I continue to give it." Contact Gillian on 01785 823167)

 

Back to top

 

 

 
 
 
Information & Services
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
     

Home | Privacy | Media Coverage | Terms and Conditions | Contact Us | About Us