PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Benefits of prenatal massage
A massage, or even better regular massages, during pregnancy can have many benefits.
It can relax you, reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, improve your sleep and even improve your mood. Just thinking about probably makes you feel more relaxed!
Massage can improve your well-being by stimulating the lymphatic system which is responsible for removing tissue waste, and by increasing blood circulation it can also help reduce the fluid that collects in swollen joints.
Pain in your joints and muscles such as back ache and pain in your shoulders, legs and feet can also be eased by gentle massage and joint mobilisation.
What will Happen during my massage?
We'll begin with a short consultation so I can gather information regarding your health and your pregnancy. You'll be asked to choose an aromatic oil. These scented oils have a base of grape seed oil, but if you prefer something non-scented there is sweet almond oil. Depending on the stage of the pregnancy and your specific needs we'll work together to create an individual massage plan for you. This will probably involve a side-lying massage but may also include working on your legs and shoulders when seated on a reclining massage table. I'll include some techniques to stimulate lymph flow and circulation as well as traditional massage techniques to stretch or soften muscles.
