Pregnancy Massage (Prenatal / Postpartum)

Pregnancy places strong demands on a woman's body and is a time for the body to be nurtured and pampered. Massage not only relieves the tensions and aches caused by the extra weight and shift in the center of gravity to the body, but it reduces swelling, soothes the nervous system, acts as a tonic, reduces fatigue, and enhances energy. Massage also relieves tension and stress as the body adjusts throughout the stages of pregnancy and after the birth. Specific techniques are applied to benefit mother and baby and to maintain absolute safety and comfort. This reduces and alleviates neck, back and joint pain, tension, fatigue and headaches, reduces blood pressure and soothes nerves to help mom sleep more easily and more deeply. Regular massage also helps maintain skin elasticity to reduce stretch marks and uncomfortable tightness and is believed to reduce the need for pain relievers during labor and delivery.