CPD Modules

Reflexology for Pregnancy

A one-day course intended as an introduction to this area of work. The course provides the reflexologist with background knowledge necessary for an informed approach to giving reflexology treatments in maternity situations including the birth, the recovery period and approach to babies. It covers recommendations about adapting treatments and use of additional techniques, including acupressure and marma points. A comprehensive workbook will be provided and a CDROM of techniques will be available for purchase at moderate cost (includes a range of techniques taught at Raworth). Attendees will have the opportunity to practise techniques and should bring wipes and reflexology cream.

An outline of topics is given below:

Pregnancy

• To treat or not to treat during the first trimester
• Main stages of foetal development
• Main stages in obstetric monitoring
• Physiological considerations for the mother – the impact of pregnancy
• Lifestyle and emotional considerations for the expectant mother
• Common complications
• Approach to holistic reflexology treatments, techniques and adaptations as the pregnancy progresses

Birthing

• Providing encouragement and support in planning for a natural birth
• Considerations for treatments as the Estimated Delivery Date approaches
• Priming when medical induction is proposed
• Use of reflexology and acupressure points for pain relief during labour

Puerperium (period immediately after birth)

• Treatments to assist the mother’s recovery

Babies and children

• Adapting treatments for babies and children and showing parents what they can do

Tutor Profile

Helen Harris graduated with a BSc in Chemistry and an MSc in Information Science and worked for many years in the pharmaceutical and information industries before turning to complementary therapy in 2000. She is a reflexology and polarity therapy practitioner running a practice from Wimbledon with a strong client base in fertility and pregnancy. Helen is also Course Coordinator for Reflexology at Raworth.

Dates, Times & Cost:

Saturday 14th June 2008

10am to 5pm

£80.00 (including VAT)

for the CPD Enrolment Form, to print out and return to us

for printable version of this page in PDF format