Pregnancy massage
Massage During Pregnancy Pregnancy and birth is a time of new experiences. Mums-to-be will know that during pregnancy most women feel some discomfort and added stress on their bodies at the different stages in their pregnancies and that a woman's body undergoes many changes both physically and emotionally. .It is really important for a woman to feel connected to her body and baby. If a woman is connected to her body, then the chances are she will experience the pregnancy as a great time in her life and be stronger for it. A pregnancy massage by a therapist who has received specialist training in the field focuses specifically on these needs and as part of any woman's prenatal care routine this therapeutic treatment will relax and revitalise you, in turn nurturing the new life that grows within you. Benefits Muscular discomforts, such as cramping, tightening, stiffness, tension, and knots, can all be alleviated. Massage can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes one is experiencing. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts during pregnancy, such as backaches, a stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches, oedema, and sore, swollen ankles and feet. Massage increases local and general blood circulation, which brings more oxygen and nutrients to the cells of both the mother and foetus. This means greater vitality and less fatigue for mother and better nourishment for her baby. Easing aches caused by muscle tension and shifts in posture as your body accommodates increasing weight Lessening pain in the pelvic/hip area Increasing circulation and lessening swelling in such places as hands and lower legs Reducing fatigue Promoting deep breathing, thus increasing oxygen supply to your baby Greatly increasing your sense of well being and calm, thus increasing flow of endorphins to your baby