PREGNANCY MASSAGE
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Pregnancy massage can be of enormous benefit not only to the Mother but also to the unborn baby. Massage during pregnancy can be a magical experience for both the receiver and the giver. It emotionally and physiologically supports a woman during a time when her body is undergoing many changes and can help prepare her body for birth.
Pregnancy is a wonderful time for a woman, but with the joys of a new baby’s development, comes many changes to the mothers’ body putting pressure on joints, ligaments and organs, often causing discomfort and pain.
There is ample evidence which supports the tremendous benefits of pregnancy massage. It can help alleviate aches and pains and other common health problems associated with pregnancy. Preparing for the arrival of a new baby brings much excitement, but also plenty of stress. Massage can help to reduce stress levels due to its calming effect.
Furthermore, research shows that the baby can benefit greatly from massage as ‘feel good’ endorphins are released by the mother during massage are passed onto the baby. Quite often the therapist will feel the baby kick and move as it too responds to the massage treatment.
Receiving regular massage whilst pregnant can make the mother more aware of her own body. This can help with the ability to relax during the 1st stage of labour often resulting in shorter and easier births, less pain and a lower rate of postnatal complications (e.g. fewer premature births). Furthermore it can lead to increased breast feeding success due to the increased prolactin and mammary development.
Benefits of Pregnancy Massage
- Stimulation of the circulation – this will distribute essential nutrients and fluid to all the vital organs of the body, especially the placenta, which will feed and aid the development of the baby.
- Lymphatic drainage will eliminate toxins from the cells and blood and help reduce oedema, which can be a contributory factor in carpal tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndrome.
- Sluggish bowel movement is aided, helping to avoid constipation and haemorrhoids.
- Releases muscular tension of the upper back, shoulders, lower back and hips, easing the discomfort of sciatica, prolapsed discs and pelvic girdle pain, often caused by postural change and hormone release.
- Releases compression on the nerves caused by muscle tension or oedema.
- Helps to avoid varicose veins from developing.
- Massaging the intercostals and pectoral muscles will help the respiratory system and aid breathing during pregnancy and birth.
- Induces deep relaxation and peaceful sleep (it is reported that women who sleep well during the last month of pregnancy have shorter labours).
- Help to reduce emotional stress, anxiety and creates a sense of well being.
- Helps to lower or keep high blood pressure balanced.
- Massage encourages the release oxytocin. This is a pain reducing hormone providing vital relief of pain during labour and birth.
- Massage will enhance your client’s relationship with her body, her unborn child and her partner.
- A stress-free environment is created, in combination with the mother’s healthy diet and lifestyle, in which the baby can peacefully and lovingly grow.
Our client’s opinion
I’ve changed from my regular sports massages to pregnancy massages with Nikki.
She makes me feel so comfortable the whole time and any new problem I have, work wise or pregnancy related, she has helped me overcome it and totally relax.
Thank you Nikki!
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