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Reflexology is believed by many people to make the body healthier, reduce stress levels, and increase blood flow. Reflexology relies on the points on the palms of the hands and feet which are considered to be connected to all organs of the body. The purpose of pressing these points is to maximize the work of the body organs so that the body becomes healthier. But what happens if pregnant women do it? Is it still useful as in other normal women? Or does reflexology during pregnancy actually have a bad effect?

Is it safe to do reflexology while pregnant?

Maybe this has been a big question for those of you who are pregnant at this time. You think that with reflexology the body will be more relaxed, less stressful, and healthier. Until now, scientific research examining the impact of reflection on pregnant women is still very limited. Even so, some experts claim that reflection during pregnancy can cause contractions.

The basic theory of reflection is to press the points on the palms of the hands and feet that are directly related to the organs, glands, and various important parts of the body. The pressure at this point can stimulate and stimulate all parts of the body, such as increasing hormone production in the glands, improving blood circulation, making organs work better, and making the mood more stable.

However, according to Chinese medical experts, reflection can cause contractions in pregnant women, so reflection should not be done for pregnant women who are under 38 weeks of age. Because if he does reflection at the age of less than 38 weeks, he is at risk for premature birth and miscarriage.

In addition, if you do not reflect during pregnancy with a professional person, it can be 'wrong press' and it can actually have a negative impact on health. So, it is better not to do reflection when pregnant because it will be at risk of miscarriage.

Which points can stimulate contractions when doing reflection during pregnancy?

Even so, reflection can still be done during pregnancy, but when pregnant women experience contractions difficulties. Reflexology is thought to speed up contractions and facilitate labor. The key points of this therapy are:

Heel, when pressing on this point there will be pain. It is better to keep pressing this point until the pain subsides.

The area around the toes. Pressing the foot between the thumb and forefinger can help pregnant women to contract faster. Focus on that part and press gently. Even pressing this area after labor has occurred is believed to relieve the pain experienced by the mother.

Big thumbs upi, this part is the most important part in causing labor contractions. Actually the big toe is directly connected to the pituitary gland which functions to secrete the hormone oxytocin. The hormone oxytocin is a hormone that occurs naturally when the baby is ready to be born. When this hormone is produced, the body will automatically make the uterus contract.