Pain and Stress are decreased

On a physiological level, our bodies change so drastically so quickly as we go through the process of bringing a baby into this world, that it is no wonder we are met with a variety of aches and pains, and that our bodies can feel foreign to us. Our ligaments, joints, muscles and skin are all being pulled and stretched and strained, and we experience an imbalance between them all. It is important to help the body transition, and relax, and strengthen what is weak and tired so that we can relieve the pain caused from the imbalance.

Touch is Powerful

Touch is very powerful. The right touch can be the ultimate healer, more powerful than any drug. It can be the difference between life and death.Truthfully, we cannot live without touch. No drug can substitute it. I see dramatic, real life changes in my client's quality of life every day, and they are healthier inside and out. It only makes sense to use massage during the most physically challenging and changing thing we will ever go through: pregnancy.

Benefits of massage during labor

Some benefits of pregnancy and labor massage include

• Helps relieve nausea, constipation and indigestion

• Helps reduce swelling and edema and increases circulation

• Increases flow of nutrients to the placenta

• Relieves leg pains and cramps

• Opens chest for deeper breath and supports learning deep breathing

• Strengthens the immune system

• Directly affects the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and its consequences for mother and baby

• Alleviates anxiety and depression

• Strengthens muscles in preparation for labor and delivery

• Allows for deeper breathing and a better night’s sleep

• Maintains body posture and balance

• Reduce labor time, labor pain, and even technical intervention

• Shortens hospital stay

• Reduces postpartum depression