Massage Desciption
 

Indulge in our Prenatal / Postnatal Massage tailored to support expectant mothers. Designed to address the unique needs during pregnancy, this massage provides relaxation, reduces stress, and alleviates the common aches of pregnancy, promoting overall wellness for both mother and baby.

Massage may help you with:

Hormone Regulation
Studies show prenatal massage hormone levels (associated with relaxation and stress) are significantly improved, leading to better mood regulation and improved cardiovascular health. Women who receive bi-weekly prenatal massages will decrease norepinephrine and cortisol (“stress hormones”) while increasing serotonin levels (low levels of these hormones are associated with depression). These hormone level changes lead to fewer complications during birth and fewer instances of newborn complications, such as low birth weight.

Improvement of nerve pain
Many women in late pregnancy experience sciatic nerve pain as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back. The pressure of the uterus spreads tension to the muscles of the upper and lower leg, causing them to swell and put pressure on nearby nerves. Prenatal massage therapy addresses these inflamed nerves, by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles.

Reduction of swelling
Massage increases circulation. For pregnant women this can mean reduced swelling and water retention, which eases cramps and spasms.
The benefits don’t stop here. In addition to hormone regulation and reduced swelling/nerve pain, women who integrate massage into their prenatal care can also experience the following benefits:

Second & Third Trimesters
• Alleviate leg cramps
• Alleviate back aches
• Improve Sleep
• Increased blood flow
• Improve lymph circulation
• Reduce water retention
• Increase skin elasticity
• Reduce stress on over-worked joints
• Prepare pelvic muscles for birthing

-- Massage After Delivery
Massage after delivery can help to restore muscle tone in the abdomen and reposition the pelvis. Some women feel up to a massage a week or so after delivery, while for others it may be beneficial to wait 6 weeks or more.
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This is a full body massage that includes all areas from the neck down to the toes with all areas being rubbed, caressed, and massaged.

All massages are conducted in the nude, since undergarments restrict the use of long strokes during the massage; which is necessary for the best experience.