Hi
I am just about to start the reflexology course and need to know if being in the very early stages of pregnancy is going to make any difference. I know it sounds silly but when I signed up for the course it wasnt an issue and am a bit worried now. I have phoned the college, but they havnt called back, though I might get more luck here.
Please help
Thank you
daisy97
RE: Pregnancy and Reflexology
Most courses teach that the first trimester of pregnancy is a contraindication to reflexology. Therefore, if you were pregnant you probably wouldn't be able to receive treatments during this time, although treating someone else is OK.
After the 12-14 week period (advice varies from tutor to tutor) and providing your pregnancy is stable, receiving reflexology is fine, but you may be advised just to notify your doctor that you are receiving reflexology.
Still best to check with the college though.
Lesley
RE: Pregnancy and Reflexology
Hi
I was pregnant on my reflex course and they avoided the gynae and pituatary points everything else as normal...good luck both with the course and maybe something else as well!!!!
T
x
RE: Pregnancy and Reflexology
my local colleges state (for ITEC courses) that if you are pregnant, the course is not suitable (for massage or reflex, i believe)... what rot, i say!!
even if you cant have a full practise on yourself, you can still give.
hopefully your college will allow you to do the course.
RE: Pregnancy and Reflexology
Thank you for your replies - I will keep trying to the college just to let them know, but hopefully can go ahead anyway. I am so pleased, I would have been disapointed at all that study for the a&p if I couldnt have done it.
Thanks
Daisy97