Prenatal Massage:
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 Pregnancy
Massage:
Pre-natal massage focuses on some of the unique physical needs of the mother-to
be. Pregnancy massage is usually done in a side-lying position with plenty of
pillows or cushions for support.
Postpartum Therapy
Postpartum massage is designed to help restore the body to it's pre-pregnancy
condition and to address the stress of carrying and caring for a newborn. It can
speed recovery by bringing relief to sore muscles and helping the mother to
relax. Abdominal massage can help shrink the uterus and relieve subcutaneous
scar tissue.
(See Swedish or combination service for postpartum therapy
rates)
Note: Because of the
tremendous physical and hormonal changes that occur in the expectant mother, I
do not recommend any massage during the first trimester. This is the time for the mother to get comfortable with being pregnant. The second and
third trimesters are wonderful times to begin prenatal massage.
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60 minute session
$99.00
90 minute session
$125.00
Prenatal package
5 sessions
$455.00
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A client testimonial:
I happily
learned I was pregnant with my second baby shortly after starting school
and spent my entire 9 months in schooling with growing pains and a growing
belly! I can attest to the great benefits massage provides to the pregnant body!
Having a lot of experience with receiving prenatal massage gave me a personal
understanding of what feels good to a mother to be as well as igniting a passion
in me to recommend this type of relief to other women in their special time of
life!
Prenatal package:
Many
obstetricians recommend massage since is has numerous beneficial benefits for
both mothers and unborn children; increases blood flow and oxygen content.
When a mother’s stress is limited, so is the child’s, resulting in healthy birth
weights, better cardio-vascular development and respiration capability.
Five (5) 60 minute sessions
through out your pregnancy for $455.00
Recommended frequency for
prenatal massage:
Once
a week during the second trimester is great, and as often as needed during the
third trimester.
Benefits of
prenatal massage include:
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emotional support and nurturing
touch
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relaxation and decreased insomnia
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stress relief on weight-bearing
joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis
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neck and back pain relief caused
by muscle imbalance and weakness
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assistance in maintaining proper
posture
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reduced swelling in hands and feet
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lessened sciatic pain
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fewer calf cramps
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headache and sinus congestion relief
Moms
and Massage
A poll conducted
online by Parenting magazine
(www.parenting.com),
asked moms who they'd like to have stop
by their house tonight. The response?
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