Pre and Post Partum Massage

Pregnancy massage can have effects across generations and is a great investment for expecting mothers and unborn children, with excellent returns for a lifetime...plus feel more comfortable in the short term.

Pregnancy Massage, Pre and Post Partum...
Swedish and relaxation massage can effectively treat oedema and provide perceivable relief after just one session and increasing benefits with subsequent treatments,
You can also look forward to reduced cortisol and norepinephrine levels (this may account for the reduced premature birth statistics).
We do have to be careful about:
• deep stretching and deep tissue massage.
• massaging varicose veins and medically confirm no blood clots are present in mothers with painful legs who would like them massaged.
• aromatherapy, as some risks present. Combining essential oils due to their possible interactions and implication for the mother and baby. Lavender is generally regarded as safe and promoting maternal wellbeing.
• Your massage practitioner feeling the requested treatment is within their professional scope and/or comfort zone.
Ultimately, massage can do a lot of good things for you and your baby, talk to us about the things we can do to improve the quality of your life now and in the future.

Bibliography
Adams, J.D.,M.S.L.M.T. 2012, “Massage and Other CAM in Pregnancy”, International Journal of Childbirth Education, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 37-42.
Field, T. 2010, “Pregnancy and labor massage”, Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 177-181.
Osborne, C. 2008, Supporting Pregnancy with Massage Therapy, Midwifery Today, Inc, Eugene.