Blissful Baby Reflexology

23/03/2023

For those of you with little ones….

21/07/2022

Watching the this morning discuss baby loss stirred up emotions I’ve not had for quite sometime.
The topic for discussion was baby loss as I prefer to call it, it’s medically referred to as a miscarriage or pregnancy loss both are correct but don’t take into account the emotional loss of your very much wanted (and already) loved baby.

There is no recognition for the loss of a baby and from October there will be a certification of your loss. At the moment it is as if the pregnancy didn’t happen, and sometimes it’s not even on your medical record.

When I lost my babies, they were part of my husbands and my future, our family, a brother or sister for my son.
The trauma of losing baby no 1 at home was horrendous, an ambulance called in the early hours, my husband needing to stay with our little boy and me alone and very frightened. It’s something I’ll never forget.
Baby no 2 on visiting for a regular scan being told very bluntly there’s no heart beat, again I was alone, I was devastated! My husband left work to pick up the pieces because I completely fell apart!
The grief was a huge, yet wasn’t recognised! Rest, recover and try again, were words very quickly spoken by the medical practitioners.

In these situations people don’t really know what to say, comments are made that hurt so deeply. You’re fit and healthy, you’ll have another one! NO, I want that one! It’s natures way! That may be, but it’s not something I wanted to hear.
When you become pregnant, life instantly changes, is it a girl? Is it a boy? What will we call our new addition?

From October there will be recognition of the loss of a baby, there will be a certificate available which for many will help, I’ve found my peace and am blessed to have two wonderful children, I would have loved 4 but it wasn’t to be.

If you’ve ever lost a baby, talk about it, I talked and it amazed me to hear of so many women say they too had suffered a loss, even relatives, we shouldn’t feel fearful of talking.

I work with women who are trying to conceive, I work with women going through IVF, I work with women who are pregnant and am so invested in each and every one ❤️

13/06/2022

This has been posted within a reflexology forum I belong and my fellow reflexologist has been happy to share her link.

If I can help offer baby reflexology in your own home on a one to one basis or if you’ve a few friends who’d like to learn more please get in touch, alternatively you can visit me in my therapy room situated in South Gosforth and I’ll teach you a range of baby reflexology techniques to help you

Baby massage and reflexology can be very effective for constipation in babies. The reflexology can also be used for constipation in toddlers and older childr...

24/04/2022

Hello, I’m Rachel Hunter
Owner of R&R Therapy based in South Gosforth, helping my clients to find a sense of balance, focus on their wellbeing and relax 🥰

What I’m not so good at is posting here on Blissful Baby (in fact I’m pretty rubbish, but like you I’m human) but if you’ve any questions please do message me I am on Instagram and Facebook with my R&R page and check in there daily.

You can also find out more about me and my therapies at www.randrholistictherapy.co.uk

07/02/2021

Establish the routine for the day, when children are restless and bored and want your attention, tension builds.
You may have some chores that need doing, can you involve them, in any way? Sorting washing, cleaning windows (loads of bubbles and swirling hands around the glass before you step in to finish off).

If they don't want to help or have to be quiet whilst you finish a call or do some work, setting a boundary, telling them at a certain time they will have your full and happy attention and when the time comes focus purely on them, (I know sometimes its almost impossible) but when the routine is established, when they see the results, without having to wait a minute, two minutes or five, they'll begin to feel reassured.

Children do have to learn to entertain themselves, they can' t rely on you to be entertainments manager all of the time, so I wish you well and hope that you've found some of my ideas useful.

I've a messy paly activity and a gorgeous flapjack recipe on my blog for Children's Mental Health Week, here's the link

https://www.randrholistictherapy.co.uk/post/it-s-children-s-mental-health-week-1-7-february-2021

06/02/2021

Make a list of things to find, it may be a berry on a tree, a bird sitting on a branch, a Hawthorn, Sycamore or Oak leaf. a rabbit hole, anything that you may see whilst out for a walk.
yes, its cold, but a coat, scarf and gloves are just the thing with the knowledge there's a hot chocolate on your return.

If it's too wet and you drive then create a list with different models of cars, sign posts, the number 45 bus or whatever it may be and when you do have to go out with resistant children make it fun.

05/02/2021

Plan a meal with your children. Allow them to be Gordon Ramsey, err, no...Jamie Oliver 😆

They could search the web for a recipe, write out a menu and invite you to dinner.
Let them get busy, setting the table, have a napkin (a clean tea towel will do), give them some responsibility and watch their enthusiasm. It doesn't take much for them to get busy and plan.

Or if that's too much what about breakfast, cereals, toast, yogurts?

Let them shine, feel proud whilst you enjoy watching how they prepare a leisurely, start to your Sunday morning. You may be pleasantly surprised.

04/02/2021

These are difficult days for us all and my heart goes out to you with little ones. Some children find it hard to vocalise their feelings so how about playing a word game and encourage them to open up, it gives you an opportunity to offer reassurance and a cuddle.

Write out some words, including positive ones, here's an example, giggle, cosy, worry, sad, patient, cross.

Pick up a word and start to describe how you feel, what makes you giggle, worried, sad and so on.

If you start they will soon catch on (Hopefully), it also gives you an opportunity to communicate how you feel in a non confrontational way.

Good Luck, have fun, enjoy and hug each other. Touch is is very important for our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

03/02/2021

It's cold outside! the weather is miserable and you may be feeling cooped up but don't let that stop you having fun!

Create a den, pull out the blankets, pillows and cushions, use chairs, pegs, a clothes horse or anything else you can find to create the frame, make it cosy, comfortable and inviting.

To make it a learning space, read your favourite books together.
make your own story up together.

And what about an indoor picnic or tea!

Have a great day!

02/02/2021

Did you know this week is Children's Mental Health week?

Last year I was able to support a local charity with fundraising within my therapy room in South Gosforth.
This year I thought I' support you with some ideas for helping the little people in your life.

For many of you who visited for my 'Baby Reflexology classes' your beautiful babies will now be gorgeous, chatty, busy, people, who are very likely to be missing their friends and busy-ness. So Each day there will be a prompt to give you some fun, family ideas for your little family!

29/01/2021

Did you know applying a little pressure and massage on the heel can help with digestive issues?

If you’d like to know more keep your eyes on Blissful Baby Reflexology, as lockdown goes on for longer I can be a little more present here.

07/01/2021

This isn’t to add to anyone’s fear of Covid but to make you aware of symptoms in babies and children you may not be aware of.

Covid-19: Baby's mother issues mottled skin warning

George is recovering after spending three nights in hospital with coronavirus.