PREGNANCY MASSAGE

 

PREGNANCY MASSAGE

Nurturing your body and growing baby is a vital part of addressing the body mind dynamic during your pregnancy.

Pregnant woman experience posture changes with the centre of gravity shifting during pregnancy. This may lead to (lumbar lordosis) curvature of lower back and rounding shoulders resulting in lower back pain coupled with sore shoulders. Regular massage treatments will assist in relieving tension, decreasing edema & increase blood & oxygen flow to baby. To reduce from low placenta, baby breeching,  pregnancy discomfort and complication.

MOM & BABY

Touch is the first language that parents & babies use to communicate. A language that has the potential to support and nourish, a language beyond words. As babies, our most powerful experience comes through the medium of touch. We reach out to touch and explore the world around us. We are held and cradled by our parents. Some believe the quality and quantity of touch our baby receives is crucial for healthy emotional, physical and mental development. Every emotion and physical experience mom has during her pregnancy is in some way transferred to the baby. Massage during pregnancy support the “mothering” hormones that influence breast feeding and enhance the critical function of the placenta. The art of skillful touch can bring depth to the experience of pregnancy. Nurturing is pivotal to happy healthy babies & glowing pregnant moms. So why not enjoy a warm bath followed by a massage in the comfort of your home! 

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE DURING PREGNANCY

Pregnant women may suffer from aches and pains, tension and edema during
pregnancy. Psychologically they may be affected by stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, vivid dreaming or insomnia. There are some fantastic benefits for you and baby when incorporating massage in your antenatal health plan during pregnancy in preparation for labor and childbirth.

  • Relief from muscle tension, lower back pain, shoulder & neck tension

  • Assists in lengthening the spine and creating space for baby

  • Assists in treating edema

  • Soothing, induces a calming effect on the nervous system

  • Stress relief on weight bearing joints

  • Nurturing touch for mother to be & baby

  • Emotional support

    CONTRA – INDICATIONS FOR PREGNANCY MASSAGE

    There are some contra-indications for pregnancy massage they include heavy discharge, gestational diabetes, fever, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, deep vein thrombosis, placental dysfunction.

    There are many different schools of thought regarding massage in the first trimester of pregnancy. It is a time of critical development and growth for the fetus. All of mother to be’s energies shift at once to support and nurture the growing embryo. Your wellbeing should be closely guarded. Every pregnancy is different, the body may reject the pregnancy as unviable. There is no research or medical reason to support the first trimester as a contra – indication for massage. Massage can be extremely helpful at this time, as a woman comes to terms with the physical, emotional and spiritual changes and prepares to transition into a new role and identity.

     

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