Can I practice Reiki when pregnant?
I often get asked if you can practice Reiki when pregnant. In this post I will try to answer your questions specifically around learning, practicing and getting attuned to Reiki when pregnant and what the benefits are.
Firstly, yes, Reiki is safe during pregnancy. Practicing Reiki while pregnant, and receiving Reiki in pregnancy, is safe and can provide you with deep relaxation. It’s calming and relaxing effects on you as the mother will assist to create a loving and healthy environment for the child to grow in. Reiki can also be used to alleviate discomfort during every stage of pregnancy, both physically and emotionally. Reiki Energy Healing can make the path to motherhood lighter and more uplifting.
Benefits of Reiki During Pregnancy
- Deep relaxation, better sleep, reduced anxiety
- Can help reduce morning sickness
- Fosters love and acceptance for your evolving body
- Aids in the relief of low back pain, the regulation of blood pressure, and the improvement of circulation.
- Soothing impact on the mother and baby
- Aids in pain control and reduction, making labor and delivery easier and less stressful
Here are the benefits Reiki can bring you after delivery:
- Can help to accelerate physical and mental recovery after delivery
- Fosters a strong sense of connectedness between mother and child
- More strength and confidence for the mother in dealing with the new situation and responsibilities
- Can help to soothe the baby and improve the baby’s sleep
- Can help to relieve colic and the stress from birth
Is it safe to get attuned to Reiki when pregnant?
I also get asked a lot if it is safe to get attuned to Reiki when pregnant. Yes, it is absolutely safe for you to get attuned to Reiki when pregnant. Remember, Reiki is only positive and healing energy. When you become attuned to Reiki, you also become a channel for this healing energy. So, every time you place your hands on your baby bump and set the intention for reiki energy to flow, you are giving Reiki to yourself and your baby.
By practicing Reiki on yourself and living by the Reiki principles, you can better deal with physical and mental challenges and day-to-day obstacles of pregnancy and being a new mother.
Will my baby also be attuned to Reiki?
No, your baby will not be attuned to Reiki when you get attuned. A Reiki attunement can only be given with the permission of the recipient. Your baby is not able to give their permission. Also, attunements can only be administered once the student has learnt and practiced the Reiki syllabus. The Reiki Master performing the attunement will set the intention to attune you as the mother to Reiki during the session. Not the child. That being said, a Reiki attunement also brings healing energy to your energy body. In that regard, an attunement is certainly beneficial for your baby.
Reiki is a complimentary practice
It is very important to note that Reiki can never replace medical attention or treatments. This goes for whether pregnant or not. Always see your health care practitioner when pregnant to check on you and your child’s progress during your pregnancy. Reiki is always only a complementary practice. But if you use Reiki in your everyday life, everyone in your family will benefit from the relaxation and wellness it brings.
Is Reiki Safe in Early Pregnancy?
Yes, Reiki is safe in early pregnancy. Because Reiki is gentle, non-invasive energy healing, it carries no known risk in the first trimester. Many women use Reiki in early pregnancy to ease anxiety, nausea and tiredness. Reiki remains a complementary practice and does not replace your antenatal care.
Reiki for Labour and Childbirth
Reiki can be a calming support during labour and childbirth. Used alongside your medical care, it may help you relax, manage discomfort and stay grounded. Some mothers ask their partner or a Reiki practitioner to give Reiki during labour, then continue with gentle Reiki for the baby after birth.
Reiki Hand Positions for Pregnancy
When practising Reiki during pregnancy, rest your hands gently on your belly, lower back or wherever feels comfortable, and set the intention for healing energy to flow to you and your baby. Keep sessions short and gentle, and stop if anything feels uncomfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reiki safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive practice that is considered safe during pregnancy when used alongside your normal medical care.
Can you have Reiki while pregnant?
Yes, you can have Reiki while pregnant, and many women find it deeply relaxing. Let your practitioner know you are pregnant so they can adapt the session.
What are the benefits of Reiki during pregnancy?
The benefits of Reiki during pregnancy include deep relaxation, better sleep, reduced anxiety, relief from morning sickness and lower back pain, and a calmer connection with your baby.
Free Reiki Level 1 Module on practicing Reiki when pregnant!
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