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Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage can be a wonderful way to help alleviate common symptoms during pregnancy and offer support for the physical and emotional strains of pregnancy.

No longer considered just a treat for the expectant mother, the benefits of pregnancy massage go above and beyond helping just the aches and pains that go hand-in-hand with pregnancy.

Having a regular massage can help to heighten your awareness of your own body and of your baby growing inside you
Massage offers relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and myofascial pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs
The massage strokes and meditative techniques can help reach an inner calmness to help de- stress and relax. This is very important throughout your pregnancy and especially when it comes to labour as studies show that high levels of maternal cortisol (the stress hormone) may lead to complications throughout pregnancy and birth
Massage helps to reduce stress on weight-bearing joints
Breathing techniques that are used during a massage can calm your nervous system, creating a sense of grounding and of self-control

Stimulated circulation of blood throughout your body can distribute essential nutrients to all your vital organs especially the placenta, the source of nourishment for your baby
Massage can encourage release of relaxin, the hormone which reduces pain. Massage techniques and certain pressure points can be taught to a birthing partner which can ultimately help during labour!
The endorphins released during a massage will help you relax in body and in mind, giving you a natural high which is passed on and shared with your baby. This can also help to relieve depression or anxiety caused by the huge hormonal changes taking place in the body
Through nurture and promotion of the parasympathetic mode by massage tiredness can be eased, the digestion system can be optimised and our immune system functioning to the max
Increasing the blood and lymph circulation by massage can help to reduce and ease any swelling