Massage is an ancient form of healing, pain management and
stress relief. The Chinese practiced it more than 3000 years ago,
and it has been used continually since then. Massage is the
manipulation of the soft body tissue – muscles, connective tissue
and the largest organ – skin. Today there are many modalities of
bodywork and massage; Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, just
to name a few.
Pregnancy massage focuses on the special needs of the
mother-to be, as her body progresses through the dramatic
changes, of the childbirth experience – pregnancy, birth,
and post-partum.
Postpartum massage is designed to help restore the body
to it’s pre-pregnancy condition and to address the stress
of carrying and caring for a newborn. It can speed recovery
by bringing relief to sore muscles and helping the mother to
relax. Abdominal massage can help shrink the
uterus and relieve subcutaneous scar tissue.
BENEFITS:
- Relaxation, calm, even blood flow, reduced stress.
- Relief of muscle spasms, cramps, and myofascial pain .
           – Neck, back, hips, and legs - Improved blood and lymphatic circulation.
- Easing of musculoskeletal pain caused by stress on weight-bearing joints.
- Reduced constipation, gas, and heartburn.
- Developed kinesthetic awareness.
- Body sensory awareness enhances a woman’s ability to focus on the infant within. To count baby’s kicks and monitor his or her movement and position.
- Improved sleep Enhanced ability to relax deeply.
- Useful technique between contractions during labor.
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