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PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Receiving regular therapeutic massage throughout pregnancy is a nurturing way to improve the quality of this
amazing transformative period of your life, and helps to minimise the physical and emotional challenges. Also
research has shown that women, who receive a nurturing touch during later pregnancy, touch their babies more
often and lovingly, thus helping mother and baby to connect and create a loving bond as early as possible.
TREATMENT
The treatment takes place on a futon rather than a couch, enabling the pregnant mother to move freely and safely
into different positions. Much of the treatment is performed in the side lying position with many cushions offering
support and comfort. A combination of therapeutic massage techniques can alleviate muscle tension, reduce stress
and induce relaxation. Circulation is improved, aiding the supply of nutrients and oxygenated blood to both
mother and baby. Both active and passive movements alleviate stress on weight-bearing joints, relieve fatigue
and musculoskeletal pain, and enable the mother to cope with the ever shifting centre of gravity. This can also
help ease the moment of labour by preparing the muscles for release and support during child birth. Birthing
partners may also learn basic massage strokes which they may apply to the mother, aiding a shorter and less
complicated labour. Energy meridians are worked upon, balancing and energising the body. Finally and foremost
the therapy sessions also provide emotional support giving the mother a chance to unburden their worries, fears
and other anxieties.
BENEFITS
- Helps to ease nausea, vomiting, sinusitis and insomnia
- Relieves muscular aches, pains & stiffness, e.g. (lower back pain, aching legs)
- Encourages correct posture, with the centre of gravity changing as the abdomen enlarges
- Muscular skeletal problems - tension / arthritis / rheumatism
- Brings about relaxation and stress relief
- Boosts energy levels
- Promotes an easier and less complicated birth
- Helps to improve circulation & relieve water retention, oedema
- Helps to create a strong bond between mother and baby
POSTNATAL
Having regular treatments, after the childbirth, can help bring back the feeling of "being your normal self"
again. By encouraging corrective posture, balancing the hormone and energy levels, improving muscle tone and
relieving aches, pains and stiffness (often caused by bad posture whilst breast feeding).
Good luck with your pregnancy and best wishes for the future!
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