Massage in Pregnancy

Massage in pregnancy, as at any other time, is a wonderful way to help you relax and revive the mind, body and spirit. Through the 40 weeks the baby is growing in the womb a woman’s body has a great deal to do and undergoes many changes both hormonal and physical. These changes can cause a variety of problems ranging from morning sickness to swollen ankles, feet and fingers. It is also a time when an expectant mother can experience strong emotional feelings. Throughout pregnancy babies are very aware of the environment outside the womb and the emotional state of the mother. As well as helping to relieve many of the common minor ailments associated with pregnancy, massage can help the mother, and therefore the baby, remain in a balanced and healthy state, physically, mentally and emotionally.
 
Massage during pregnancy can help:
 
  • Improve circulation
  • Improve lymphatic drainage
  • Tone muscles
  • Maintain skin suppleness
  • Induce relaxation
  • Enhance sleep
  • Relieve tension
  • Create feelings of wellbeing
  • Stimulate energy levels
  • Aid digestion
  • Prepare for childbirth
  • And much more besides