Sunday, May 6, 2012

God created woman with the amazing ability to feed her offspring. It's natural. It's healthy. We all know the benefits of breastfeeding and know that "Breast is Best" for our infant. It is not only important for proper development, but convenient and economical! Many mothers start off with the intention of breastfeeding, but become discouraged when their milk supply simply can't keep up with their growing infant.In this study reflexology resulted in an average 88% increase in breast milk production for nursing mothers. The individual who wrote this article experienced an incredible 300% increase! Not only that, but other ailments such as stress, anxiety, back pain and fatigue improved over the course of 10 reflexology treatments. Amazing!
Key Reflexes:

  • Breast reflex to encourage proper mammary function.
  • Pituitary, thyroid, & reproductive reflexes to stimulate proper function and aid in hormone regulation.
  • Solar plexus, neck, shoulder, and back reflexes to relieve stress and tension as well as a

Reflexology is a science based on the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet that correspond to the internal organs of the body. Applying pressure to these reflex areas stimulates them and has an effect on the internal organs via a simple reflex action. Reflexology nurtures the body, mind and spirit, reduces stress, and aids hormonal balance, thereby helping to alleviate the problem of insufficient milk supply.

In this study, each research participant received ten reflexology treatments each, whilst a comparison of (expressed) milk volume before and after the reflexology treatments determined the effect of the treatments on lactation.

The overall increase in milk volume for the research participants was 88%. Therapeutic reflexology was thus an effective means of supporting breastfeeding and increasing lactation. Furthermore, the treatments contributed towards increased confidence and satisfaction with breastfeeding. In addition, reflexology helped to ease other maternal complaints including stress, anxiety fatigue and backache.

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