Antenatal Reiki

 Reiki and wellbeing in pregnancy

Pregnancy is a unique experience - with it comes transitions, changes, and challenges to the physical body. In my many years as a Reiki practitioner, I have talked to women about the benefits of antenatal Reiki and how this ancient art of healing heals, strengthens, and makes the pregnancy journey a more meaningful experience. 

Reiki is a gentle way to bring back the positive energy, balance, and deep relaxation to the body - benefits that pregnant women need. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of Reiki, check out my “therapies offered” page.

Antenatal Reiki helps pregnant women manage the changes in their body, while keeping them connected to their baby. Let us take a deep look at how Reiki helps improve the pregnancy experience.

 Reiki for pregnant women? Is that really a thing? 

I have been asked several times if pregnant women can enjoy the wonderful benefits of Reiki. My answer is a most positive yes! Pregnancy is often defined by hospital trips, doctor’s appointments, and safety steps that could be stressful for an expectant mum-to-be. antenatal Reiki is a great way to help pregnant women release pent up stress from pregnancy and can assist them in becoming at peace with the physical, emotional, and mental changes that come with pregnancy. 

antenatal Reiki focuses on helping expectant mothers connect with their bodies and their unborn child. The feeling of connection towards a baby may sometimes not come naturally. Connecting with your baby is an amazing experience! With the help of energy healing during the pregnancy Reiki process, your mind can feel relaxed and calm, allowing you to glide through your pregnancy without fear and worries. 

Benefits of Antenatal Reiki

Pregnancy is unique and diverse. One mother’s experience may be different from another. However, my experience with working with pregnant women has helped me understand one thing - pregnancy does not come without challenges and stress. 

Carrying a baby is not a walk in the park - that’s why expectant mums-to-be deserve the benefits of antenatal Reiki sessions. If you are an expectant mum-to-be, or if someone you love is carrying a baby, here are some pregnancy Reiki benefits you should know. 

Reiki Eases Pregnancy Symptoms 

Pregnancy is a life-changing, life-altering experience. Dealing with morning sickness, food aversions, exhaustion, and mood swings can take your focus out of your pregnancy and in the difficulties that come with it. Some mums-to-be clients have shared that just when you think you’re getting the hang of it, your body changes again the next week and that in itself can be pretty stressful.

The art of Reiki allows you to gain back the peace and the calm. A Reiki session makes it possible for you to get in touch with your body and cope with the ever-changing symptoms better. It helps with taking the lens out of the stress so you can further appreciate this beautiful, magical experience that is happening inside you, allowing you to be more present, positive, and connected with your pregnancy.

Reiki Eases Stress and Worries

Dealing with the unknown can be scary, especially when you are carrying the most precious being. There are a lot of worries in the minds of mothers - worried about the baby’s growth, the baby’s development and their own health can make expectant mums feel like they are always on the edge. 

With the help of Reiki during pregnancy, expectant mums-to-be can release their pent-up stress and worries. As they take the time to be mindful, they can find assurance that everything will be okay. 

Reiki Strengthens the Mother-Child’s Bond

The healing that comes with Reiki is holistic - it envelopes an entire person, including the baby. Whenever I have a healing session with pregnant women, they always express that they feel like their babies are responding to the treatment through their movements. Reiki gives way to moments where an expectant mother can enjoy communicating with her baby without stress, worries, and physical pain.  

 Reiki is an effective, non-invasive treatment that can help physical pains associated with pregnancy such as: 

• Lower back pain
• Exhaustion
• Joint pain
• Cramps
• Stress
• Mood changes
• High blood pressure
• Hormonal Imbalance
• Sciatica

This allows mothers to have a different perspective about pregnancy - one that is full of meaningful memories and not with physical challenges. 

Reiki Prepares Mothers for Childbirth

Reiki strengthens mums-to-be. One of the biggest benefits of antenatal Reiki is it gives the mother additional physical strength and emotional strength. With Reiki, mums-to-be can get a renewed understanding of their physical, and emotional challenges. Through Reiki, mums-to-be get more in tune with their body, making them feel in control. Reiki supports mums-to-be so that they are empowered to face childbirth with more love, presence, and confidence.

Is Antenatal Reiki Safe? How Is It Done? 

If you are an expectant mum, perhaps you will be wondering “How is it done?” One of the common questions pregnant women have about Reiki is how it is actually done. 

The session begins with the mum-to-be in her most comfortable position. No, you do not have to lie on your back if it feels uncomfortable. You are also not required to lie down on your face. Pregnant clients have the option to follow the position they are most comfortable with, which is usually on their sides. 

Unlike massages, Reiki does not touch or work on muscles, so you will not have to worry about physical complications after the treatment. A Reiki practitioner uses a gentle, hands-on technique, laying their hands softly on specific areas of your body to start healing. Pregnant women interested in Reiki do not have to worry about safety, as Reiki is one of the rare forms of therapies that is 100% safe to receive and the treatment is gentle yet effective. Some of my antenatal Reiki clients say they are able to get some deep, quality sleep during our sessions!

Antenatal Reiki Benefits: Even Your Baby Can Enjoy Reiki Too! 

As a Reiki practitioner, I always find it so satisfying when mums-to-be tell me they can feel their babies react and respond to the treatment. They say that babies feel their mothers’ stress - the same is true when the mother feels all relaxed and pampered. The healing energy from a Reiki session can help soothe, calm, and relax unborn babies, too. Now, that is a sweet way to make your baby feel you care for them! 

In my experience, babies who are used to Reiki treatments while in the womb tend to respond well to Reiki treatments received after they are born. Some of my antenatal clients who had consistent Reiki sessions with me have shared that they were able to stay calm and relaxed during the birth.

Reiki Improves Pregnancy Experiences

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful physical and spiritual experiences, and each mother deserves to experience this opportunity positively. However, stressors to the mind, body, and soul can mar the experience. See your pregnancy in the most wonderful way, you deserve a healing Reiki session. Reiki is like a mum-to-be healing balm - it can ease the physical pain, relax the mind, and it can make it possible for mums-to-be to enjoy their pregnancy right through to the birth and after.

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