My thoughts come to babies as the new Chinese year begins. It’s the year of the wood snake and a time of transformation. What a transformative time it is when bringing a baby into the world, whether becoming a parent for the first time or adding to the brood. 
Reflexology can be a wonderful support during the period following on from birth, providing a space for you to relax, rest and restore.
It can help the physical recovery of birth with 

• Hormone balancing, helping hormones to regulate 
• Improved circulation, aiding tissue repair and reduce swelling
• Milk supply - helping your breast feeding journey
• Post partum pain relief and digestion

Emotionally it can help reduce stress and anxiety, promote improved sleep and give support mentally, helping with mood regulation.
Sounds good doesn’t it?! 


Even better, babies are always welcome to join here at Claire King Therapies. We are set up with a cosy baby floor bed and have plenty of space for prams and carriers.
Also during any reflexology treatment they can be fed or held if needed and I often find they join in and settle into the relaxation of the space. 
Sounds dreamy doesn’t it?!


I can also show you reflexology points on their little feet to help with relaxation and common issues like reflux. 
Sounds helpful doesn’t it?!

Reflexology can really support you through this time of transformation, helping you feel more grounded and relaxed in your transition to motherhood.


Appointments are available on Mondays 10-4pm and Thursdays 1-7pm. I look forward to seeing you for relaxing post birth reflexology with or without your baby in tow!

Thanks for reading,
Emily x

I see loads of gorgeous babies in my clinic, both at my home practice and also Streatham Community Clinic. I love treating babies, I love reassuring parents by giving them tips and advice to help navigate the new world that they have found themselves in.

I thought I would write about things that I see a lot in new borns. So, if you are wondering the reasons why your baby might need some gentle CST treatment then read on.......

1. You had a tricky birth. This could be that it was super quick (or slow) or that things didn't quite go according to plan. You might have had an assisted delivery; ventose, forceps or a c section. All of these can have an impact on how your baby is feeling in the first few weeks.
2. You are having feeding issues. Whether this be bottle or breast, often feeding can be difficult. There can be muscular tension that can prevent your baby from latching, this is something that can be helped with treatment.
3. Your baby has a tongue tie or has had a revision. CST can really help as part of after care, post procedure. 
4. Your baby only wants to turn their head to one side, or you might notice that they favour one breast. There is often restriction in the body from how they were positioned in the womb. Again, all of this can usually be helped with a few gentle treatments.
5. Your baby is hard to settle. Babies cry, of course they do. But if you feel there's lots of unexplained crying then craniosacral can help to relax and reset your baby's body.
6. Your baby struggles with wind. A baby's digestive system is immature and so processing milk can be hard. I work a lot to release the tummy and ribs, this can really help to assist digestion.
7. Your baby's head shape looks a bit unusual. Babies heads are designed to move in the birth canal, often heads can look misshapen for a few weeks. CST can help with the process of the head realigning.
8. If you, the parent, are feeling a bit frazzled by what just happened. Before any treatment, we go through a thorough consultation and this gives you a chance to talk about your birth. It's a very helpful process for you and for me to start building a treatment plan.

I hope that gives you an insight into what I often treat a, what is normal after a birth and what you might bring your baby to have some body work for.

Get in touch to book a treatment or go to my website:
www.clairekingtherapies.co.uk