How Reflexology Supports Comfort and Circulation During Pregnancy

Pregnancy places extraordinary demands on the body. Over the course of nine months, nearly every system adapts to support new life. Blood volume increases by as much as 50 percent. Joints loosen as ligaments stretch under the influence of the hormone relaxin. The center of gravity shifts forward. Weight redistributes. Sleep becomes more difficult. And the feet, which bear the cumulative effect of all of these changes, often absorb the greatest physical toll.