Treatments

Pregnancy Massage

Recent medical journals have published positive results from massage therapy during and after pregnancy.

Decreased Insomnia
Relief from back, shoulder and neck pain
Relief from stress on weight-bearing joints such as lower back, mid-back, sacro-iliac joint, lumbar spine, hips, pelvis, and ankles
Relief from headaches and sinus congestion
Relief from depression, tension, anxiety, stress and nervousness caused by hormonal changes
Relief from muscle discomfort such as cramping, tightening, stiffness, and knots
Reduced stress hormones level
Reduced pain and encourage relaxation, which facilitated labor
Reduced edema
Reduced varicose veins
Fewer complications in labor
Preparing the muscles to be used during childbirth
Reduced swelling to hands and feet
Lessened sciatica pain
Increased blood and lymph circulation
Improve muscle and skin tone
Provided emotional support through nurturing touch
Improved digestive complaints such as constipation, gas, nausea, and indigestion
Encouraged deeper, easier breathing
Enhanced self-esteem and self-image, women felt more relaxed with their changing body
Encouraged women to use nurturing and loving touch with their baby
Improves outcome of labor and eases labor pain

Improve breastfeeding
Reduce musculoskeletal tension and pain
Decrease postpartum depression
Promote recovery from cesarean birth, including healing of the incision
Contribute to rehabilitation of abdominal skin, muscles and organs
Facilitate postpartum emotional, physiological, and family adjustments
Promote structural realignment of the spine and pelvis, and reorganization of movement