{"id":77448,"date":"2026-06-29T21:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/?p=77448"},"modified":"2026-06-29T21:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:09:31","slug":"reflexology-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflexology During Pregnancy: Is It Safe and What Can It Help With?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/reflexology-pregnancy-blys-2.jpg\" alt=\"reflexology-pregnancy\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy involves a fairly comprehensive list of things your body does without asking permission, and the standard advice for most of them is to rest, stay hydrated, and wait. Reflexology for pregnancy offers something slightly more active: a therapy that addresses several of the most common pregnancy complaints through the feet, without requiring any pressure on the abdomen, any positions that are uncomfortable at 28 weeks, or any treatment that interferes with what the body is already doing on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The honest answer to whether reflexology is safe during pregnancy is: yes, with some important qualifications, and those qualifications matter enough to go through properly before booking anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Is_Reflexology_Safe_During_Pregnancy\" >Is Reflexology Safe During Pregnancy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Why_Therapist_Training_Matters_More_for_Pregnancy_Reflexology\" >Why Therapist Training Matters More for Pregnancy Reflexology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Reflexology_in_the_First_Trimester\" >Reflexology in the First Trimester<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Second_and_Third_Trimester\" >Second and Third Trimester<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Pregnancy_Reflexology_Benefits_What_It_Can_Help_With\" >Pregnancy Reflexology Benefits: What It Can Help With<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Nausea_and_Morning_Sickness\" >Nausea and Morning Sickness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Back_Pain_and_Pelvic_Discomfort\" >Back Pain and Pelvic Discomfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Swollen_Ankles_and_Fluid_Retention\" >Swollen Ankles and Fluid Retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Sleep_and_Anxiety\" >Sleep and Anxiety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Reflexology_Points_to_Avoid_During_Pregnancy\" >Reflexology Points to Avoid During Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#What_to_Look_for_in_a_Pregnancy_Reflexologist\" >What to Look for in a Pregnancy Reflexologist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Specific_Training\" >Specific Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#When_to_Check_With_Your_Doctor_First\" >When to Check With Your Doctor First<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-pregnancy\/#Try_Pregnancy_Reflexology_Between_Appointments\" >Try Pregnancy Reflexology Between Appointments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Reflexology_Safe_During_Pregnancy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Reflexology Safe During Pregnancy?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most pregnancies, reflexology is considered safe when performed by a therapist trained in pregnancy reflexology, at the right time in the pregnancy, and with the appropriate modifications to the points worked. That sentence contains three conditions, and all three are worth understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Therapist_Training_Matters_More_for_Pregnancy_Reflexology\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Therapist Training Matters More for Pregnancy Reflexology<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A standard reflexology session<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a pregnancy reflexology session are not the same thing. Certain reflex points, including the uterus and ovary points on the inner and outer ankle, the pelvic points in the heel, and specific points associated with stimulating labour, are avoided or worked very lightly during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester and again near the due date. A therapist without specific pregnancy reflexology training may not know which these are, or may not have the experience to apply the right level of pressure across the session as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before booking, it is worth checking that the therapist has specific pregnancy reflexology training and experience, not just general reflexology training with a note in the booking that you are pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexology_in_the_First_Trimester\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflexology in the First Trimester<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first trimester is when most reflexology practitioners and pregnancy guidelines are most cautious. The first twelve weeks carry the highest risk of miscarriage, and while there is no strong evidence that reflexology causes miscarriage, there is also not enough research to rule out any contribution from stimulating certain reflex points during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many practitioners will not offer reflexology in the first trimester at all. Some will offer a very light session focused on relaxation and stress reduction without working the points most closely associated with the reproductive and pelvic zones. If you are in your first trimester and considering reflexology, the conversation to have first is with your midwife or General Practitioner, not with a booking platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_and_Third_Trimester\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second and Third Trimester<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the second trimester onward, pregnancy reflexology is much more widely offered and generally well-tolerated. The session is modified compared to a standard reflexology treatment, with the ankle, heel, and pelvic zone points worked very lightly or avoided, and the focus shifting toward the points most useful for the specific complaints that pregnancy produces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most women who try reflexology during the second or third trimester are not there because they believe in zone therapy. They are there because their back hurts, they cannot sleep, they have had heartburn for three months, and they are prepared to try having their feet worked on if there is a reasonable chance it helps. There is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pregnancy_Reflexology_Benefits_What_It_Can_Help_With\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy Reflexology Benefits: What It Can Help With<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nausea_and_Morning_Sickness\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and Morning Sickness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stomach and digestive reflexes in the arch of the foot, combined with the solar plexus point and the adrenal reflex, are the points most commonly worked for nausea relief in pregnancy. Several small studies have found reflexology reduces the frequency and severity of nausea in pregnant women, and the anecdotal evidence from practitioners is very consistent in the same direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea that is severe or persistent, hyperemesis gravidarum specifically, needs medical management rather than reflexology. For the garden-variety morning sickness that comes in waves and is annoying rather than dangerous, reflexology is a reasonable tool to have available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_Pain_and_Pelvic_Discomfort\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back Pain and Pelvic Discomfort<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spine reflex runs down the inner edge of the foot and maps to the full length of the spine, including the lower back and sacrum where most pregnancy-related back pain originates. It is one of the most worked zones in the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/foot-reflexology-points\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foot reflexology pressure points<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guide for a reason. Working this reflex does not replace physiotherapy or specific pregnancy exercises, but it consistently produces a response that clients describe as relief in that area, which, given that the alternative is paracetamol and a heat pack, is not a small thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key caution is that the pelvic and sacral points in the heel zone are worked very carefully in pregnancy, especially in the later stages, to avoid stimulating points that could theoretically encourage early labour.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swollen_Ankles_and_Fluid_Retention\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen Ankles and Fluid Retention<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oedema, the swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs that arrives uninvited in the second trimester, is one of the most common complaints in the second and third trimesters. The lymphatic and kidney reflexes on the foot are the primary zones for fluid regulation, and working them as part of a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-near-me\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pregnancy reflexology session at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the more reliably effective applications of the therapy during pregnancy. Most women notice a reduction in ankle swelling after a session, which is welcome news for anyone who has spent three months watching their feet disappear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_and_Anxiety\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep and Anxiety<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solar plexus point, the diaphragm reflex, and the adrenal gland points are the zones most closely associated with sleep and stress response, and they are all safe to work during pregnancy. For pregnancy-related anxiety, which is common and often under-addressed, reflexology offers a body-based approach that works on the nervous system without medication or anything that requires sitting still and trying to meditate for twenty minutes when your brain has decided that 2am is an excellent time to think about everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexology_Points_to_Avoid_During_Pregnancy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflexology Points to Avoid During Pregnancy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section exists because knowing which points are avoided is as useful as knowing which ones are worked. A competent pregnancy reflexologist will manage this automatically, but it is worth knowing what they are managing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The points most consistently identified as needing caution or avoidance during pregnancy are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The uterus reflex on the inner ankle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ovary reflex on the outer ankle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor points in the heel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific points associated with stimulating uterine contractions, sometimes called the labour-inducing points, which sit in the heel and ankle zone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upper cervical spine points near the base of the big toe, worked very lightly in early pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of these are touched aggressively during a well-managed pregnancy reflexology session. The ankle points in particular are areas that a standard reflexology session would work quite specifically, and a pregnancy session leaves them largely alone until the final weeks when some practitioners use light work on these points as part of a pre-labour preparation session, but only after 37 weeks, only with obstetric clearance, and only with a therapist specifically trained in this application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_for_in_a_Pregnancy_Reflexologist\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Look for in a Pregnancy Reflexologist<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specific_Training\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific Training<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a therapist who has completed specific training in pregnancy reflexology, not just general reflexology with an interest in prenatal care. The two are different skill sets, and the difference matters more during pregnancy than it does for most other applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Check_With_Your_Doctor_First\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Check With Your Doctor First<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflexology during pregnancy is generally safe for low-risk pregnancies from the second trimester. It requires a conversation with your General Practitioner or midwife first if you have a high-risk pregnancy, a history of preterm labour, placenta praevia, pre-eclampsia, or any condition that your care team is actively monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not a reflexology-specific caution. It applies to most complementary therapies during pregnancy, and it is worth treating it as a routine check rather than a reason to assume the answer will be no.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For broader pregnancy wellness support, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/prenatal-massage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prenatal massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another option that works well alongside reflexology during the second and third trimesters, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/postnatal-massage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">postnatal massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the weeks after birth is worth planning for at the same time you are booking reflexology sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The back pain, the swollen ankles, and the 2am anxiety spiral are all still going to be there next week. A session now is just one fewer week of dealing with them alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=reflexology-pregnancy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a reflexology session at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through Blys, available 7 days a week, 6 am to midnight across <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the UK<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check with your midwife first, then book.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#faf1eb&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Pregnancy_Reflexology_Between_Appointments\"><\/span>Try Pregnancy Reflexology Between Appointments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Book Now&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=reflexology-pregnancy\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text] Pregnancy involves a fairly comprehensive list of things your&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1919,"featured_media":77449,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Reflexology During Pregnancy: Is It Safe and What Can It Help? | Blys","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Is reflexology safe during pregnancy? 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