About your host Hi, I am Mauricio (Moshe) Kruchik and I am the proud founder of  MaternityReflexology.net. I am a qualified Reflexologist, Pregnancy and Childbirth Therapist, Doula, Childbirth Educator and Lecturer.  Read more about my profile. NEXT MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY COURSES AND EVENTS 2009 March 7 to 8, ENGLAND, Cheltenham, Host, Ms. Kerry Baxter March 14 to 15, NORTHERN IRELAND, Newry, Co.Down, Host. Ms. Katrina Lonergan March 25 to June 10, ISRAEL, Tel Aviv, Host: Mr. Moshe Kruchik March 26 to June 11, ISRAEL, Haifa, Host: Tiltan College, March 28 to 29, ENGLAND, Kingsbridge, Devonshire, Host. Ms. Cheryl Cole April 23 to 25, SPAIN, Mallorca, Guest Speaker at Association of Midwives conference May 30 to 31, WALES, Llanelli, Host, Ms. Janice Hugh (ADVANCED MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY COURSE) July 11 to 12, ENGLAND, London,  Host. Ms. Tracy Chau July 14 to 16, SPAIN, Mallorca, Oriented to Midwives and Birth Professionals, July 17 to 19, SPAIN, Barcelona, at Marenostrum, Oriented to Midwives and Birth Professionals July 21 to 23, PORTUGAL, LISBON, REFLEXOLOGY FOR NEWBORN, Host. Ms. Fernanda Francisco July 25 to 26, SCOTLAND, Calderside House, Near Glasgow, Host, Ms. Lynne Craighead July 28, SCOTLAND, REFRESHER DAY Calderside House, Near Glasgow, Host, Ms. Lynne Craighead August 1 and 2, SCOTLAND, Calderside House, Near Glasgow, Host, Ms. Lynne Craighead October 11 to 13, ISRAEL, THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY, Host: THE ISRAELI FORUM OF REFLEXOLOGY October 24 to 25, IRELAND, Macroom, Co.Cork, Host., Ms. Marjorie Cullen October 31 to  Nov.1, IRELAND, Macroom, Co.Cork, Host., Ms. Marjorie Cullen (ADVANCED MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY COURSE) WISH TO ORGANISE A COURSE IN YOUR AREA? Please contact us. It's fun and easy! CPD ACCREDITATIONS:  AOR, IRI, NRRI,  (former)SIR, FHT DOWNLOAD INFO BROCHURE (PDF) HERE All courses in Spain are for Birth Professionals only. Dates and venues.... I  Ask more info here... FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY October 11 to 13, 2009, TEL AVIV, Israel First release, updated February 26th, 2009. All the information coming soon. Please contact us and we will send you all the details as soon as possible.

Reflexology in Pregnancy Reflexology in Pregnancy Pregnancy is not an illness, and it must not be understood as it was. The body changes and it is naturally exposed to the appearance of critical conditions. Both as treating symptoms during pregnancy or as a complete preventative therapy, Reflexology is mostly safe, pleasant and effective to improve the quality of life during pregnancy. How is it possible to effectively treat Oedema in the 8th month? Or Constipation? Is Reflexology effective enough to help preventing Piles? You have been diagnosed with Anaemia in the third trimester. What exactly can Reflexology do for you? Read more...... Reflexology in Labour Reflexology in Labour Many professionals  think that Pitocin (Syntocinon) is "a must"  to provoke contractions, even when there is a good dynamic during the birth process  Why? Is the body unable to secrete natural Oxytocine? Or is it that the mum-to-be needs to be in the correct environment to give birth? Fear, stress and lack of self esteem are only a few factors that can affect the normal progress of labour and a normal secretion of Oxytocine.  Reflexology is an excellent alternative to stimulate contractions in the birth process. It allows your body respond naturally to a natural stimulation. It allows you adapt gradually .....Read more......

PROGRAMME PART I REFLEXOLOGY IN PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH           PART II ADVANCED MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY: PRECONCEPTION, SUBFERTILITY, PUERPERIUM AND THE NEWBORN       These are two sizzling days of intensive practice, training Reflexology exercises, correct postures for pregnancy and birth, relieving massage and stimulating different alternatives for active birth. There is much fun and relax, so bring an open mind, a warm heart...and comfortable clothes. Close to a thousand therapists  worldwide have enjoyed and recommended this course. Now it can be your turn. Reflexology in Pregnancy The Reflexology Planner Maternity Reflexology as a preventative therapy. Anticipating symptoms with Reflexology. Table of conditions that may appear during the antenatal period and the possible benefits of treating them with Reflexology. High risk conditions, emergencies and limitations to Reflexology. Reflexology in Labor Applying Reflexology in real time: Regulating contractions (stimulating or sedating) Stimulating evacuation Reflexology for backache Correct breathing  Regulating body temperature To release retained placenta Reflexology Techniques for deep Relaxation for Back Pain relief for Correct Breathing working with intuition and movement following the body’s natural paths  the old caterpillar becomes a butterfly   Introduction to Active Birth The advantages of Active Birth Educating the father to his role as birth partner Learning how to deal with pain How does Reflexology help in every stage Educating the body for birth.     The Advanced Maternity Reflexology Course aims to provide qualified Maternity Reflexologists the opportunity to excel their expertise in this field. The course is oriented to qualified Reflexologists who have attended and approved the course “Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth”. The maximum of delegates to be admitted in the course is 12, with no exceptions. The Advanced Maternity Reflexology Course consists in two parts: - Treatment reports brought by attendants - Reflexology in PreConception, Subfertility, the PostNatal period and for Infants and newborns. The course aims to present real, vivid experiences that can enrich our knowledge, sharing the outcomes of each treatment. You are requested to prepare two treatment reports, from which at least one treatment report will be presented with Power Point. A handout of each treatment must be printed and provided by yourself in order to share it with the other delegates.   PART I Presentation of Treatment Reports by delegates. PART II Reflexology for SubFertility Reflexology for PreConception - helping boost the fertility potential - Amenorrhea, Dismenorrhea, PMS; PCOS, IVF - all about working with the couple - emotional blockages, how to identify them and what to do (group discussion).. Reflexology in the Puerperium (Post Natal Period) - after a chirurgical intervention (CS, Episiotomy, etc) - helping prevent Mastitis - helping Breastfeeding - helping Endocrine Balance after birth - promoting relaxation and helping prevent baby-blues (and what to do when they appear) - backache, rest, appetite and sleep Reflexology for Newborns - Colics and gases (emotional and physical background and how to treat them) ....is it really a physical problem? 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Moshe really got involved with the students, which adds to the course. I really enjoyed the course. It covered a lot more than I had expected. I would definitely recommend this course to other reflexologists and would love to do another course with Moshe, a very good tutor. The material is excellent, so if any information you forget on course, it is covered in the notes....."    Caroline Foley, Drogheda, Ireland, November 2006 "....I gained a lot more knowledge which was presented in an interesting and thorough way, this has given me the confidence to go further forward with working in such a specialised area. The amazing thing for me was to meet a man who is able to put himself into the female role of childbirth with such sensitivity and compassion, a great teacher with a great sense of humour too!...."        Margaret Milne-Wilcox, Oxford,  England , April 2005 I attended Moshe's very inspiring seminar. Moshe is a very gifted teacher, who has the ability to pass on information in an enthusiastic way. Theoretical knowledge combined with experience helped me remember the information easily. A very empowering and good course, which I can recommend to everybody interested in assisting women in labor. Britta F.Ludvigsen, Birkeroed,  Denmark, March 2003 Read 50 more testimonials from people who have attended the last Maternity Reflexology courses.