Caring Hands Midwife, 281 Drumcroon Road, Coleraine (2026)

Let Caring Hands Midwife soothe away all your aches, pains, stress and anxiety or prepare you for your pregnancy journey with one of her bespoke holistic treatments. Caring Hands Midwife will tailor all treatments according to your preconception, fertility, pregnancy and postnatal conditions and individual needs so you receive a holistic bespoke treatment. She uses aromatherapy, massage, reflexolo

gy/Reflex Zone Therapy, Acupuncture, Mind massage, Clinical Hypnosis and moxibustion. Treatment courses are available for women who are wishing to avoid induction of labour which encourages cervical ripening and uterine contractions. Treatments are also available for women beyond pregnancy with the service providing a service to promote women’s wellness.

05/06/2026

✨ Your support means everything ✨
Last year I had the honour of winning Best North Coast & Ballymena Business of The Year 2025. Nominations are now open for the Local Women Business Awards 2026 and I would be delighted to be among this year’s nominees.

If Caring Hands Midwife has been part of your fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum or wellbeing journey, I would be so grateful for your nomination in the Local Women Business Awards 2026. Feeling grateful for every woman who has used my services since I began Caring Hands Midwife 3years ago.

Your voice helps small, heart‑led businesses grow — and it truly means the world…It all begins with you.
If you would like to nominate Caring Hands Midwife again for this year’s awards copy the link to your browser: https://localwomenmagazine.com/business-award/best-north-coast-ballymena-business-of-the-year/?award=best-north-coast-ballymena-business-of-the-year
💜Thank you for lifting up local women in business and celebrating the power of compassionate, holistic care. Your support helps this little business continue to nurture our community.

03/06/2026

🌸 Allergy and Sinus issues in Pregnancy? Complementary Therapies Can Help You Breathe Easier

Pregnancy can make hayfever, seasonal allergies and sinus issues feel even more intense — your immune system is working differently, your hormones are shifting, and your body is more sensitive than usual.

While it’s always important to speak with a professional about symptoms, many families find gentle complementary therapies offer soothing, natural support.

🌿 How complementary therapies may help

✨Aromatherapy — certain pregnancy‑safe essential oils can ease congestion and calm irritated sinuses
✨Acupuncture — often used to support the immune system and reduce allergy‑related inflammation
✨Reflexology — supports relaxation, lymphatic flow and sinus relief
✨Massage therapy — helps reduce stress responses that can worsen allergy symptoms

These therapies don’t replace medical care, but they can offer comfort, calm and symptom support during a time when many over‑the‑counter options aren’t suitable.

🌼 Supporting your body naturally

Gentle, holistic approaches can help you feel more grounded, breathe more freely, and move through allergy season with greater ease — all while nurturing your pregnancy wellbeing.

💛 For personalised pregnancy support and access to an experienced registered midwife:

📞 Barbara — 07790914420
🌐 www.caringhandsmidwife.co.uk
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01/06/2026

What is moxibustion? 🌿

“A gentle heat… a powerful shift. Moxibustion is where ancient wisdom meets modern birth support.”

Moxibustion is a gentle, traditional technique that involves warming a specific point on the body using a herb called mugwort.

It’s often used during pregnancy to encourage a breech baby to turn naturally.

✨ Non-invasive
✨ Relaxing
✨ Supportive

Curious if it’s right for you? Send me a message 🤍 📞Barbara on 07790914420

27/05/2026

✨What if one gentle clinical tool could calm your fears, ease your symptoms… and even help your baby turn head‑down?✨

Clinical hypnosis is a powerful, evidence‑informed support during the antenatal period — not magic, not mind‑control, but a deeply focused state where the mind becomes more receptive to positive change. For many women, it becomes a turning point.

🌿 How Clinical Hypnosis Can Support You in Pregnancy

✨Needle phobia support — Helps reduce fear responses, calm the nervous system, and build confidence for blood tests, vaccinations and birth‑related procedures.
✨Smoking cessation — Works by shifting subconscious patterns, strengthening motivation, and reducing cravings.
✨Pregnancy sickness — Supports relaxation of the gut‑brain axis, reduces anticipatory nausea, and helps you regain a sense of control.
✨Turning a breech baby — Encourages deep relaxation of the pelvic muscles and diaphragm, helping create space for baby to move into an optimal head‑down position. Often used alongside moxibustion, acupuncture and positional techniques.

Clinical hypnosis is gentle, safe, and tailored — perfect for women seeking a holistic, empowering approach during pregnancy.

💗 Want to explore this support?

Caring Hands Midwife — Barbara
📞 07790914420
📩 DM to book your antenatal hypnosis session
📍 Serving women across Northern Ireland with clinics running in Coleraine and Omagh

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25/05/2026

“Hear that gurgling during reflexology? … it’s healing in real time.”

💗 Why Your Digestive System Gurgles During Reflexology

When I’m working those beautiful reflex points on the feet, many clients suddenly hear gurgles, bubbles, pops, or soft rumbles in their tummy. This is one of the most reassuring signs that the body is responding exactly as it should.

Here’s what’s really happening:

✨Parasympathetic activation — Reflexology switches the body from “fight or flight” into “rest and digest,” allowing the digestive tract to wake up and move again.
✨Improved circulation — As blood flow increases to the digestive organs, the intestines begin to contract and release naturally.
✨Vagus nerve stimulation — Working specific reflex points can stimulate the vagus nerve, which directly influences gut motility.
✨Release of tension — When stress melts away, the digestive system stops “holding” and starts functioning more freely.
✨Natural peristalsis — Those gurgles are simply the gut moving food, fluid, and trapped air along the digestive tract.

✨ In short: gurgling = your body saying ‘thank you.’
It’s a sign of balance returning, tension releasing, and the nervous system softening.

📞 To Book Your Reflexology Session

Barbara — Caring Hands Midwife
Call: 07790914420
Website: www.caringhandsmidwife.co.uk
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281 Drumcroon Road
Coleraine
BT513QT

Telephone

+447790914420

Website

http://www.caringhandsmidwife.co.uk/

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