pixelslave -> RE: January Roll Call (12/31/2007 5:01:37 PM)
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ORIGINAL: undergroundsea On note of pregnancies, I have heard that there are areas to avoid massaging on the feet (near the ankles) during pregnancy because of reflexology--there is potential to trigger labor. I did not originally know this information. And then one day I was giving a foot massage to a pregnant domme..........and suddenly I heard sounds of an infant crying! How many service submissives can claim delivery as a service they have done?! Just kidding ;-) I am not sure how common knowledge this information is so I thought I would mention it since the crowd here probably sees a higher per capita occurrence of foot massages ;-) If anyone wishes to know more, Pixel might be able to comment more since he has studied reflexology. Or asking a health professional (especially one who knows about holistic health) would be another idea. Cheers, Sea Sea, I think we should call you "BucketsOfSeaBaitThatCameFromUnderTheground" you worm! [sm=lol.gif] While it's true I've studied reflexology, I wouldn't call myself an expert, only an ex-spurt. [;)] It is however, very true that the points which affect the female sexual organs and reproductive system are located primarily in and around the ankles. Rubbing and/or pressure pointing those areas can provide a great deal of relief during a woman's cycle (pre and post-menstrual). I can also see where it might provide at least some relief for a woman during a pregnancy, but am doubtful those points would stimulate the onset of delivery as it approached. In my experience, the human body and the response process from having receiving reflexology treatments just doesn't work that way. Reflexology helps to restore the natural functioning of the body and it's various organs by opening blocked pathways in a manner similar to accupuncture, accupressure and other eastern medical treatments. Thus, it wouldn't be likely for it to overstimulate a pregnant woman to induce labor, only to help keep her and her baby's body healthy during her pregnancy. [&:] Best wishes to you MsC during the delivery of your daughter and I do hope your sub hub shares the total experience with you as I did with my ex/former-Mistress when my UM's were born. For the first, I'd swear they gave me the dullest scissors in hospital to cut her cord with when she was born. I'll never forget that precious moment though when I went to touch her in the warmer afterward as they were cleaning her off. When I went to touch her, she reached forward, wrapping her tiny hand around my index finger as if to say "Hi Dad!" For some odd reason, I found the scissors much sharper when the second one was born. Go figure! [;)] I'll add my own update a bit later when I have a bit more time. This was just to bite the baited hook dropped to me by Sea. [8D] - pixel
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