Prenatal or Pregnancy Massage
There are many benefits to receiving massage therapy during pregnancy. Massage will ease pain in the low back, pelvis and in those load bearing joints as your pregnancy progresses. It also increases circulation, helps with digestion and reduces fatigue. Massage promotes skin elasticity and reduces swelling in the ankles, feet, and hands. Moreover, massage will promote deep breathing and relaxation. Massage also helps stabilize hormone levels by lessening anxiety as you relax. It is also proven to be very helpful for expectant mothers to take time for themselves. Pregnancy massage is performed while the expectant mother is on her side. The therapist will prop her up using soft pillows. The expectant mother can also opt to be worked on while lying on her back. The therapist will put a pillow under the right hip to make sure blood flow to the baby is not interrupted. We advise that the expectant mother talk to her doctor first, as with anything, before the massage. It is imperative that the therapist is aware that she is pregnant. Women experiencing high risk pregnancy should be aware of the risks involved before booking her appointment.
