Benefits of Pregnancy Massage
- Pregnancy massage helps release muscle spasms as they adapt to pregnancy, including the painful calf cramps and mid-back spasms.
- It reduces swelling of the hands, legs, ankles and feet, which is quite common during pregnancy.
- Massage increases circulation and oxygen supply to the baby’s and to the mom’s muscles and ligaments. This is crucial as those exceptionally hard-working ligaments need constant repairing during pregnancy. They have a low vascular presence and, therefore, will benefit significantly from the increased circulation.
- Increased circulation also speeds up the removal of toxins and improves the well-being of the mom.
- Hormone levels will benefit from the stabilising effects which decreases anxiety and adds to immune stability.
- There is also a greater benefit. The increased circulation, removal of toxins, extra relaxation, lower cortisol levels, and reduced physical stress allow the immune system to significantly build up its resistance.
- Another huge benefit is a noticeable reduction in headaches. This is especially crucial as medication is so limited during pregnancy.
- Massage can help relieve constipation before, during and after pregnancy. In fact, it’s also essential to keep your water levels higher than your pre-pregnancy levels. So, increase your fluid intake if you are constipated. Another tip is to avoid black tea and coffee for a few days to prevent constipation.
- Pregnancy massage almost certainly will ensure a great night’s sleep.
Benefits of Post Natal Massage
- Post-natal massage helps soothe the discomfort in the lower back, hips, neck and shoulders area.
- It can ease any soreness and reduce muscular tension.
- As we mentioned earlier, post-natal massage can increase circulation, which can speed up your post-natal recovery. Just make sure that you talk to your medical practitioner first if you’ve had a caesarian delivery.
- Along with removing toxins, it can also stimulate lymphatic drainage, helping reduce any swelling.
- By encouraging the release of feel-good hormones called endorphins, it can significantly reduce stress and help you feel relaxed. It can also help you sleep better, which is a great blessing for a new mother.
- The relaxation effect of the massage can also help you cope better in case you have post-natal depression.
There are several massage options available for pregnant women. Here are a couple of popular options.
Swedish Massage: Swedish massage is excellent for the relaxation of the entire body. The technique is a combination of deep and superficial massage techniques.
Remedial Massage: This focusses on releasing built-up tension and addressing issues as they arise during the various stages of pregnancy. This is an excellent massage option during and after pregnancy.
Now that you know the benefits of pregnancy and post-natal massage, are you ready to book a soothing pregnancy massage and enjoy an improved sense of well-being? We at Paramount Health are highly trained and have years of experience helping women during and after pregnancy. You can book directly via our quick online booking form or get in touch with us for more information.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you through a healthy pregnancy and easier recovery.
