Pregnancy is a special and joyful time in a woman’s life. Our excitement over the idea that there’s a baby growing inside and our anticipation about motherhood help us stay focused on the result of our ten-month adventure. As they say, “good things come to those who wait.”
Still, our bodies feel very different during pregnancy than at other times: our sleep patterns can be disrupted; we can experience a whole new set of aches and pains we never knew existed; our stress levels can increase. Common issues include swollen feet and ankles – often discussed, but rarely relieved without the help of therapeutic massage. If you’re struggling with morning sickness, you don’t have to grin and bear it! Therapeutic massage can help. Lower back pain often occurs for several reasons, one of which is the pressure that weight gain puts on your back. Therapeutic massage can resolve this problem, as well as more serious issues like high risk of miscarriage and placental abruption.
In our culture, we tend to turn to books (What to Expect When You’re Expecting, anyone?), medications, websites, and social media for answers and inspiration during our pregnancies. In our search for solutions to difficulties during pregnancy, have we forgotten about the power of human touch?
Massages make a tremendous difference during both easy pregnancies and more challenging ones. Unlike typical massage treatments, our approach is therapeutic and intentional. Our therapists have expertise in prenatal massage and know exactly how to treat your symptoms, leading to a greatly improved pregnancy experience.
With the exception of morning sickness, symptoms tend to increase as your pregnancy progresses, so we recommend regularly scheduled treatments in your second and third trimesters.
Book an appointment today to address:
Stress/ anxiety/depression
Low back pain
Swollen feet and ankles
Sleep problems
Morning sickness
High risk of miscarriage
Placental abruption