Pregnancy Postpartum Massage

Prenatal massage : help for your pregnancy aches and pains

Our pregnancy massage, rooted in Swedish techniques, utilizes a firm yet gentle pressure to enhance circulation, alleviate muscle aches and tension, promote flexibility, and induce relaxation. Additionally, we offer lymphatic drainage therapy, which is particularly beneficial for reducing swelling in areas such as the lower legs, ankles, and feet.

Despite historical ambiguity, modern investigation and research underscore the safety and benefits of prenatal massage therapy. Studies highlight its capacity to reduce anxiety, alleviate symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health. Therefore, prenatal massage should be thoughtfully considered as an integral component of women’s prenatal care.

Postnatal massage therapy

Pregnancy and childbirth exert significant physical and emotional strain on the body, with recovery often taking up to six months to fully return to normal. Postnatal massage, considered safe after delivery (provided there are no major health issues), offers numerous benefits:

  1. Relieves back, shoulder, neck, and hip pain resulting from pregnancy and newborn care.
  2. Restores and strengthens abdominal muscles, promoting core stability.
  3. Supports pelvic floor health by realigning the spine and pelvis and assisting organs in returning to their pre-pregnancy positions.
  4. Enhances overall well-being by eliminating toxins, reducing stress, and providing emotional support, thereby helping to prevent postnatal depression and facilitating breastfeeding.

By addressing these physical and emotional needs, postnatal massage aids in the mother’s recovery process and promotes a smoother transition into motherhood.

You will be placed on your side in a very relax position

During the massage and a pregnancy cushion can used to increase your comfort. Be sure tell your massage therapist before the treatment if you have any particular concern

Postpartum Massage (After Birth Massage) : Can help recovery after birth

Benefits of postnatal massage:

  1. Reduced swelling: Encourages fluid circulation and drainage, aiding in the redistribution of water within the body.
  2. Improved milk production: Enhances circulation and stimulates hormone production necessary for breastfeeding.
  3. Hormone regulation: Assists in managing the fluctuating hormones typical of the postpartum period.
  4. Reduced anxiety and depression: Alleviates stress, which can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression.
  5. Better sleep: Promotes relaxation, preparing parents for deep, restorative sleep.