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About Prenatal Massage |
Prenatal massage and bodywork are a special experience of
support and relaxation for a pregnant woman. A session with
a massage practitioner provides soothing and nurturing touch
combined with focused, individualized attention to the pregnant
woman's physical and emotional concerns. Depending on the
client's needs, the massage practitioner will choose from a
variety of bodywork modalities such as Swedish massage, manual
lymph drainage, deep tissue work, reflexology, passive movements
and stretches as well as muscle energy techniques, and more.
Combined
with guided breathing the benefits of relaxation happen immediately
and she will be able to focus inward on her own body and mind.
The Benefits of Prenatal Massage
The most frequently experienced benefits of prenatal massage include:
- Feeling of greater vitality and positive outlook
- Relief of pregnancy-related back pain and other musculoskeletal strain
- Stress reduction, relaxation
- Reduction of edema and blood pressure
- Relief of varicose veins, increased blood and lymph circulation
- Increased flexibility and kinesthetic awareness necessary to actively participate in the birth process
- Improved gastrointestinal functioning
- More restful and restorative sleep
The mobile services of Wellness for Women provide the
added convenience of in home/onsite sessions for the pregnant
woman.
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