A. Farida's monthly article on Reiki for 'Moms and to Be' (Beirut based Magazine on Pregnancy & Post Natal Care)
Universally, mothers endeavour to give their babies the best possible start to life. So, does letting a baby develop and grow in the abdomen of a peaceful mother, calmed by Reiki, appeal? Certainly, it is what many mothers-to-be in countries around the world are embracing with great enthusiasm.
Reiki cannot harm either mother or baby. It is one of nature’s ways of healing. It is completely safe from pre-conception to pregnancy to birth, as well as post-natally. Professional Reiki Practitioners, however, tend to only practise Reiki from the second trimester onwards despite its effectiveness with nausea experienced in the first three months.
‘Babies born to stressed mothers have a greater tendency to have more foetal movements; be of lower birth weight; be more irritable; hyperactive and suffer more from colic.’ (The Well Baby Book, by Doctors Mike and Nancy Samuels).
The ‘Healing Crisis Effect’ is very efficient in releasing feelings of deep anger, emotional pain and profound fear that are strongly negative and toxic to both mother and baby. Such clients, effectively, release emotional pain through tears during the first few Reiki sessions. They actually feel much worse for a few days after their first few treatments, before feeling relieved and much lighter. This is because they re-face memories and emotions surfacing that have caused them great distress in their lives. It is preferable to feel emotionally uncomfortable for a few days so as to be more free of deep emotional pain, than continue to carry the effects of trauma throughout the whole pregnancy and life.
Reiki has a tendency to make people very relaxed and even sleepy. So, it is good sense to have someone take you home. It is preferable to arrange for quiet time after a Reiki session (so as to fully enjoy the peace felt and even drop off into slumber, if needed).
And when baby arrives, a professional Reiki Practitioner; a Mid-wife, mother, sister, friend or ‘Dad-to-be’ trained in Reiki, can administer it to Mum at her time of most need for reassurance and comfort. Consequently, Mum has less pain and anxiety and as such, baby is born more easily and peacefully into the world.
'Moms & To Be' is produced by Mrs. Carina Hosri-Boustany. It is distributed free of charge to pharmacies, gynaecologist clinics and maternity wards around Lebanon. Carina is a true philanthropist and gem!
'Reiki in Pregnancy'
by Esteemed Writer in Reiki, Master William Rand
Reiki and Pregnancy
I often receive questions concerning Reiki and pregnancy and one of the main questions is if it is safe to treat a pregnant woman.
There are many myths and misconceptions about Reiki and the idea that Reiki should not be given to pregnant women is one of them. So, the answer is YES, Reiki is safe for pregnant women! In fact, Reiki works well in helping with all stages of pregnancy including conception and child birth. Reiki provides emotional as well as physical support and works not only on the mother, but also on the child.
Remember, Reiki cannot cause harm and always works to reduce stress and improve health regardless of the condition. However, it is important to make sure that one's own personal energy does not become involved with the treatment. To ensure this, say a prayer before giving a treatment asking that your own ego and personal energy will be set to the side and that only pure Reiki energy will flow through you. Also pray on behalf of the mother and child that they will be nurtured and deeply healed by Reiki. This will help the treatment work in a more powerful way.
Treatments before conception can focus on creating a balanced, loving and harmonious relationship between the parents and toward the future child which likely will be present in spirit. In addition to giving a general treatment, also treat the heart, solar plexus and hips. (Be careful not to touch the genital area or the breasts. Treat these areas only in the aura and only with permission). At this stage, treat the husband also if possible as it is important that loving, nurturing and healthy emotional feelings be strengthened between the parents.
If the parents are willing, it would be very helpful if they took Reiki training so they can treat themselves and each other also. In the same way that Reiki treatments are safe for pregnant woman, so is the training and attunement. Before the attunement, simply say a prayer acknowledging the fact that the student is pregnant and that the baby is present. If the parents have Reiki, suggest that they give each other treatments every day!
During pregnancy, in addition to a general treatment, treat the mothers back, focusing on the areas of greatest stress and also treat the stomach area which will treat the baby as well.
During child birth, treat the stomach and lower back, or simply give Reiki to the mother's shoulders or where ever you are guided.
Reiki master Mari Hall wrote an interesting article on this subject describing how she worked with an infertile couple, used Reiki to help them conceive, then gave treatments during pregnancy and during the birthing process. Her article, Reiki and Fertility appears in the winter edition of the hard copy Reiki News magazine.
http://www.asianhealingartscenter.com/reiki-pregnancy.htm