Prenatal and Postnatal Massage
Let’s face it, pregnancy can come with an array of feelings and emotions, some are good, and others you could probably do without. There can be multiple benefits to regular messages but a prenatal message is an especially great and healthy way to reduce stress, promote wellness, and even reduce insomnia. As with anything related to pregnancy, there are always questions, so before considering a massage, feel free to contact Natural Therapy Wellness or your doctor before making an appointment.
During pregnancy, your body is going through a ton of changes. Your body and mind can benefit from message, but most importantly, a healthy you usually means a happy you. Read below on the potential benefits of prenatal and postnatal massages!
Benefits of Prenatal Messages
- Relieves Discomfort: Achy, swollen ankles, constant lower back pain, burning headaches, sound familiar? A prenatal massage can solve all of your aches and pains. Lymphatic drainage techniques can help reduce swollen ankles, hands, and feet.
- Reduces Stress: There’s a baby growing inside of you, of course there’s going to be some amount of stress! Recent studies have shown that stress can affect your hormone levels during pregnancy and a way to combat that is with prenatal messages. Prenatal massages can regulate your mood and improve cardiovascular health.
- Prepares Muscles For Childbirth: By preparing your muscles for labor, you could also reduce the duration. For you, this means less time in pain and an overall smoother process. Bring your partner with you so they can learn these techniques that will become useful during labor!
- Relaxes: Most importantly, prenatal massages relaxes you and your mind from the pain, giving you, finally, some you time! ~ Treat yourself ~
Benefits of Postnatal Massages
- Faster Recovery: After giving birth, your body won’t be quite back to normal right away. With a postnatal massage, you can speed up the process of recovery, restoration, and pain relief!
- Stress Relief: Your a new mom and you need to be 100%! Reduce your stress and be the best mom you can be. With the stress gone, you can finally relax!
- Put yourself first: After all, you did just give birth!
During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes tremendous changes, some of them uncomfortable. Massage therapy during pregnancy helps relieve many of these discomforts. Call Natural Therapy Wellness today at (815) 385-8190 to schedule your appointment today! For more information about prenatal and postnatal massages, visit our website at mchenrymassage.com.
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