![]() ![]() ![]() Intermittent stimulation of up to thirty presses can be applied, although it may be necessary to stop before this number is reached as the mother may find it too uncomfortable. Specific RZT treatment involves stimulation of the two pituitary gland zones on the big toes, usually working on one then the other, rather than both together which can be too strong and which may initiate hypertonic uterine action. ![]() In any situation where there is doubt about whether or not it is appropriate to use RZT to induce labour, the relaxation techniques should be used first and the practitioner should then wait to evaluate their outcome. General relaxation reflexology may be enough, therefore, to calm her and encourage eutocic action. The effect of fear and pain on oxytocin production has also been discussed, and if the pregnancy is post dates and the mother is being “threatened” with medical induction she may become very anxious and agitated. It has already been stated that labour contractions are influenced by the release of oxytocin from the pituitary gland, therefore it would be incorrect to stimulate the reflex zone for the uterus indeed, this could potentially interfere with the process of labour and theoretically result in complications, such as placental separation and haemorrhage. Maggie Evans RM, RN, HV Cert, MSc (Complementary Therapies), in Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2010 Relevant reflexology treatment ![]()
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