Pregnancy Support
Congratulations, you're pregnant. Now what?
Your body is now adapting to a rollercoaster of hormones and emotions. There is a myriad of options to consider during your pregnancy from reducing unwanted symptoms of pregnancy to preparing for the birth of your baby. Esther offers a unique blend of therapies which can help you navigate this time from pregnancy Reflexology, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Hypnobirthing.
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Pregnancy Reflexology
Reflexology is a natural, non-invasive therapy that uses pressure points on the hands and feet to balance the body and its systems. It is supportive of both physical and emotional health aiming to alleviate tension and promote relaxation whilst helping the body to adjust to an everchanging internal environment of raging hormones during pregnancy and aids natural healing after birth.
Regular reflexology treatments can help reduce these symptoms whilst balancing hormones, focusing on relaxation and giving you self-care techniques to use at home to optimise your and your baby’s health. It brings the body systems into balance, reduces tension, improves circulation, digestive and elimination functions. It can also be used in the preparation for birth.
There have been several studies carried out and found that regular reflexology treatments helped reduce the average length of the first stage of labour and required less pain relief during labour as it encourages the pelvis to flare open more easily and the cervix to dilate more rapidly. A study carried out by midwives in Walsall Manor Hospital, England, found more women went into labour sooner, the length of the first stage of labour was four hours shorter in those receiving regular reflexology treatments than that of the control group not receiving reflexology. Also, the second stage of labour was 21 mins shorter and fewer required strong pain relief during labour. This research is also supported by the Gentofte study and that of Dr Gowri Motha at the Jeyrani Birth Centre.
If you are approaching your due date or have gone over, then the ‘Priming for labour’ Reflexology treatment is a perfect way to allow your body to get ready for labour.
This relaxing reflexology session aims to relax mum-2-be in the later stages of pregnancy to help prepare body and mind for birth. This treatment is not designed to ‘induce labour’ but to help body & mind relax which aids the release of natural hormones to work in the most efficient way for birthing to start. By reducing the amount of adrenaline in the body and increasing oxytocin levels in a pregnant mum’s body, it allows nature to takes its course by giving it a helping hand.
Hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing is a birth education programme that shows you practical ways to prepare for birth using combination of techniques to help to empower you to take control of your pregnancy and birth. Imagine having and using techniques that give you and your baby the calm, gentle birthing experience that you dream of. There is a strong focus on helping you to ask the right questions throughout your antenatal care in a way that helps you and your birth partner, be actively part of such a personal decision-making process. It helps you to make the decision that is right for you and your baby.
Hypnobirthing is not a class that promotes hippy dippy practices but uses practical ways to calm your mind, work with your body and feel in control whilst undergoing one of the most profound experiences a person can go through. It can be used for any type of birth, whether a planned c-section, a drug-free home birth or anything in-between. It uses a combination of self-hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques as well as a unique blend Esther’s tips from other modalities.
Learn how your birthing muscles work in harmony and instinctively when you are calm.
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Client love
Thank you Esther for supporting and guiding us through the Hypnobirthing course. The course has truly been invaluable to us. It has offered confidence, practical support and reassurance. I can honestly say I feel 100% more prepared for birth than before completing it. The best money I have ever spent!
Maria - Mayo
As first-time parents to be, attending hypnobirthing classes with Esther was fantastic preparation for birth. Esther’s course was informative and gave us space each week to focus on our experiences of pregnancy and expectations of birth and beyond. We found Esther’s tailored audios and affirmations to be very effective. Esther was generous and thoughtful in her resources she shared. We highly recommend this course.
Heather - Dublin
After hearing lots of horror stories from friends who were first time mothers, all of whom had been induced or had terrible labours/births for other reasons, I decided I want to have the most natural birth possible. For me the most powerful aspect of the course was understanding how birthing is a natural process and getting tools to allow the body to progress, The relaxation techniques that were taught are highly successful. Other complimentary therapies where also taught this was a real added bonus. Other nice touches included personalized relaxation recordings by Esther which I love! Going through the practice of relaxation techniques with them weekly helped me get into the right frame of mind. Partner participation was greatly encouraged and I think this has greatly enhanced the role of my husband in the birth.
My husband and I can’t recommend this course highly enough!
Aimee- Mayo
Esther helped me so much throughout my pregnancy with my pelvic girdle pain. Her knowledge was so useful in this area. The swelling in my legs would disappear after my reflexology sessions. Her calm and caring presence paired with her vast knowledge always promoted a positive outlook throughout my pregnancy. I have loved my journey with Esther, it has been my self care and unwind time.