Prenatal Massage

Benefits of Prenatal Massage

Massage isn't only a pampering luxury! Massage Therapy has been used for centuries across the world to improve overall health, relieve stress and release muscle tension.
Research shows prenatal massage therapy benefits include
Improved:
  • Relaxation​
  • Sleep
  • Hormone regulation
  • Energy levels & alertness
  • Skin tone and health
  • Immune function
  • ​​Circulation
  • Oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
  • Mobility
  • Pregnancy outcomes
  • Labor outcomes ​& Birth experience
  • Maternal & Newborn health​
  • Over-all well-being
​Reduced:
  • Anxiety​
  • Depression
  • ​Nerve, Joint, and Muscle pain
  • Nausea/Morning sickness
  • Swelling
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia
  • Preterm birth by 75%
  • Low birth weights by 80%
  • Use of pain medication during labor
  • Complications
  • Labor times by 3 hours
  • Cortisol levels in mom and baby
Sources: ​https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2870995/
https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/is-it-safe/prenatal-massage/​
Certain medical conditions during pregnancy are contraindicated for massage, please speak with your health care provider before receiving massage during pregnancy. 
Be sure your Massage Therapist is certified in Prenatal Massage, which of coarse I am!

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