The Reflexology Zeitgeist
What real people are asking, saying, and experiencing, scraped directly from Reddit, Quora, and health forums. Every quote below is linked to its original source so you can verify it yourself.
Hot Topics in the Community
Questions People Are Asking
The actual wording. These are the exact questions people type into search bars and forums.
“Wow that’s interesting info. I didn’t realise IVF on the NHS was self-funded. Are you happy to share the name of the clinic you used?”
“Ohh interesting - I am thinking of this avenue. So sorry to hear letrozole didn’t work for you. How much did those 6 rounds cost you and which provider did you use? Would you recommend?”
“Oh interesting - thank you for sharing. Who did you go private with out of interest?”
“Or of curiosity, did your RE say why? It it the increased blood flow? Toxins? Temperature??”
“Hey guys. Is there any reason to not schedule a massage during a TWW after a FET that you've heard of? I'm trying to plan ahead to come up with a bunch of relaxing stuff to do during the TWW, and was thinking of booking a massage, but didn't know if...”
“Massage and infertility?”
“Who knew? 😅 I’ve been collecting my cats whiskers as their household contributions for years”
“Fellow scientist here! I know IVF changed my brain, I was gifted a fertility bracelet (it has crystals to help with fertility) and I wear that thing everyday 😂 it doesn’t hurt so why not?”
“What’s the most woo woo thing you’ve done for ✨luck✨?”
“Hi all, TTC >1 year now, linked with a fertility clinic due to PCOS, just wondering if anyone in Dublin area has any recommendations for a great fertility reflexologist or acupuncturist? Or anything that helped you! Would be so grateful for any recom...”
“Has anyone done reflexology after transfer? Wondering if it’s okay to do. I’ll be 7 days post 3 day transfer if I do it. submitted by /u/BL81589 [link] [comments]”
“How do I increase AMH and FSH naturally without consuming harmful medicines?”
“Will you be fertile if you get your period using reflexology?”
“How did reflexology impact your fertility journey?”
“How much do you pay for reflexology sessions?”
“What was your experience with reflexology?”
“Has anyone else been trying reflexology to conceive?”
The Believers
What satisfied clients are saying in their own words.
“I went private and did 6 rounds of letrozole ovulation induction, worked well in terms of ovulating. Didn't get pregnant and moved on to IVF. If you have capacity, I'd def go private!”
Source: reddit.com ↗“Thank you so much. Congratulations on your first and best wishes with your second. You’ve done it once you can do it again!”
Source: reddit.com ↗“Oh geeze what a journey. A lot of frustrations there for you. Thank you for sharing - wishing you all the best xx”
Source: reddit.com ↗“I think it's just ANYTHING that could fuck with the embryo she wasn't cool with having me do. She didn't give a specific reason but she did recommend to do it the night before.”
Source: reddit.com ↗“I got a massage the morning before my most recent FET. Super relaxing, I highly recommend!”
Source: reddit.com ↗“Peer reviewed research saying to do the thing we want to do anyway is the best research.”
Source: reddit.com ↗“I did acupuncture and loved it. Linda Ryan in Clane is lovely.”
Source: reddit.com ↗“Look up health and harmony, she lives in the uk now but I think she may still do clinics in Dublin. She is a lovely lady and has helped a lot of couples.”
Source: reddit.com ↗“I did reflexology before retrievals and it was so relaxing. I’d be interested to know too. My feet were nice and warm during too.”
Source: reddit.com ↗“I really enjoyed it.”
Source: www.mumsnet.com ↗“It definitely worked for me!”
Source: www.mumsnet.com ↗“After first 6 week course I was pregnant!”
Source: www.mumsnet.com ↗“I visited a reflexologist last month and the next day I had a period, which for me was great!”
Source: www.mumsnet.com ↗The Skeptics
Critical voices and complaints. The honest counterpoint.
“My cycles are similar. The first time, the GP was useless and I was getting stressed about it. I did fertility reflexology whilst waiting for more tests, ovulated soon after and conceived. Second time, I went for self-funded IVF at an NHS clinic as I...”
Source: reddit.com ↗“I’m not sure how “woo hoo” it is, but I wear my late husband‘s wedding ring to all of my fertility appointments and scans. I was a little disappointed they wouldn’t let me wear it for my second egg retrieval, but I still had it with me for good luck....”
Source: reddit.com ↗“Having a stranger rubbing my feet felt strange.”
Source: www.mumsnet.com ↗“I was confused about whether I'm ovulating; I'm not sure what this means.”
Source: www.mumsnet.com ↗“It hasn't done for me, but I seem to ovulate within 48 hours.”
Source: www.mumsnet.com ↗Community Insights
Patterns, perspectives, and context from the broader conversation.
Your post has been removed as it contains a mention of an ongoing pregnancy or a BFP and has been posted outside of a designated success thread.
reddit.com ↗35 and TTC again. Your cycles seem very similiar to mine! I had to get an hsg and saline sonogram done before prescribed any medication. (Clomid) our daughter just turned two and my cycles are still very abnormal and so Is my ovulation. I just starte...
reddit.com ↗Thank you! Fertility reflexology sounds interesting. Frustrating that you had to self-fund and still had the wait times
reddit.com ↗I just searched for a private fertility gynecologist in my area and one on Bupa came up. Not sure it'll be helpful for everyone as I think it depends on the consultant you get but it was helpful for me.
reddit.com ↗Thanks for the answers, everyone!! Makes sense that overall it's not recommended during the TWW. I was thinking that too many toxins could be released, too. The lady I want to go to doesn't have appointments that aren't during my work hours before th...
reddit.com ↗Prenatal massage is good in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. It's too risky in the 1st...there are certain pressure points that are linked to miscarriage, and massage therapists do not want that kind of liability. Even pedicures snd foot massages are not...
reddit.com ↗Huh, I've never heard of that. There are a lot of places around us that specialize in pregnancy massages. I've never looked in to if they have limited time on when you can go since I've never needed to. Good to know.
reddit.com ↗Get a facial instead... I was all about massages until i buggered my back up a number of years ago, now I go for a facial when doing girly spa days and just love them!
reddit.com ↗I'm glad you posted this. I never would have thought to avoid it but it seems there is reason to. Only good thing about transfer not being until Tuesday is keeping the massage appointment for this afternoon!
reddit.com ↗Same! And I'm a nurse. I know they don't actually do anything, but it makes me feel better.
reddit.com ↗At a lot of temples & shrines you can also get omikuji that predict your fortune, good luck charm key chains to carry around with you, or fill out an ema plaque with your prayer or wish on it and hang it up there. There are even some festivals and ho...
reddit.com ↗“Within a year” is such a large window to be “right” 😂That’s funny, but it sounds like a beautiful place either way!
reddit.com ↗Thank you for this, I’m going soon and will research this!! ✨
reddit.com ↗I’m visiting Japan next month - just a month before my fourth transfer cycle - following my lap in Feb and three month suppression. I’m heading to Nonomiya Shrine specifically to find the Kameishi (Turtle Stone) - which is a sacred space dedicated to...
reddit.com ↗Hi there, I have started my TTC journey again after few losses and is now seeing an acupuncturist. Just been to her for three sessions so not sure if it’s working but good to check her. It’s called Accupunture4Women.
reddit.com ↗Could you tell us more about the benefits of this I’ve seen it online but not for ttc
reddit.com ↗Hi, unfortunately I don't have recommendations but I would also like to hear if anyone has any recommendations. TTC for 1.5y and want to try something new while we are also working wit fertility clinic
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reddit.com ↗That makes sense too. I know someone who did go to a fertility specialized reflexologist during the TWW and they were able to not interact with those areas to potentially cause issues. But I don’t think the one I would have gone to was an expert so d...
reddit.com ↗Good to know, thank you. I know massage places also don’t do massages even pregnancy ones until after first trimester, but for liability reasons.
reddit.com ↗My clinic actually got back to me after I posted this and they said not to do it in the TWW bc it can cause uterine contractions! So I won’t risk it
reddit.com ↗I have practiced reflexology (qualified in the State of MD), I do know practitioners who help people to get pregnant RECEIVING reflexology. I also know an acupuncturist who helps people to increase their chances of getting pregnant during IVF treatme...
quora.com ↗Consistency in treatment appears important for successful outcomes.
www.mumsnet.com ↗High costs of sessions are a common concern among participants.
www.mumsnet.com ↗Positive experiences often linked to reduced pain and increased ovulation.
www.mumsnet.com ↗Many reported improved menstrual cycles after reflexology sessions.
www.mumsnet.com ↗Where This Data Comes From
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Last updated: October 13, 2026