Sunday, 11 December 2011
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Pregnancy Massage
Massage therapy is sometimes thought of as "something I do on vacation," a luxury relegated to special occasions and spa visits. As a certified Pregnancy Massage Therapist, I prefer to think of it as complementary, healthcare. The medical establishment is starting to catch up, and more and more OBs and midwives are recommending massage therapy for their patients. A pregnant woman goes through enormous physical and emotional changes. A Pregnancy Massage Therapist can provide the help you need to get through your pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery, to motherhood This is one "prescription" that is easy to take.
Receiving regular massage and bodywork helps relieve pregnancy's unique aches and pains caused by extra weight, changing structural alignment, and hormones--not to mention the demands of work, home and family, Taking the time to relax and release held tension ensures more energy and a greater sense of well-being throughout your pregnancy.
Massage therapy improves circulation--which means better nutrition for you and the baby, as well as decreased swelling and varicose veins. Regular massage improves posture, muscle tone and flexibility, training your body for labor. As you learn to recognize and release tight muscles, you will feel better prepared for the demands of active birthing. Studies have shown that regular massage in pregnancy contributes to shorter, less painful labor and can reduce labor complications, medication, and interventions.
So how is pregnancy massage different from other massages? A Pregnancy Massage Therapist is trained to address the specific needs and concerns of pregnant women. Each session is customized for you and your changing body, with different positioning and techniques in each trimester. Pregnancy massage is safe in all trimesters, but is most effective when treatments begin early (no later than the second trimester) before bad patterns get established.
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