Health and Well-being for You and Your Baby
Pregnancy
is a time fo great changes, when your entire body adapts to the new life growing within. Massage is a wonderful way to relax,
increase your energy and relieve discomfort during your pregnancy. The caring touch of a massage can help you experience your
changing body in a positive, accepting way.
Coping with Stress and Fatigue
Change, even welcome change, is stressful and can sap your energy for coping day-to-day. A soothing
massage can relieve physical and emotional tension, help you sleep better and boost your energy.
Easing Aches and
Pains
For example:
Reduces muscle cramps
and painful trigger points.
Relieve pain in the muscles and joints of your legs, low back and upper back.
Increase
flexibility, making it easier for your body to adjust to a changing shape.
Ease constipation, gas and heartburn.
Reduce
excess fluid retention.
Slow the progress of varicose veins.
Relieves headaches.
For Your Comfort
During your massage, you will be comfortably supported with pillows or cushions. In later pregnancy you can experience
a complete massage supported in a side-lying position. If lying down is simply not comfortable, you can remain seated for
a relaxing partial massage.
Is Massage Always Appropriate?
Massage is healthful and enjoyable during a normal pregnancy. It is a good idea, however, to inform your primary
health care provider before receiving prenatal or postpartum massage.
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