Therapeutic touch is a beneficial way to help prepare the pregnant body for labor, birth, and postpartum.

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Some benefits to pregnancy massage:

• Improved sleep

• Emotional support during times of major transition

• Back pain relief

• Improved circulation of blood and lymph

• Decreased / lower risk of edema (swelling) of lower extremities 

• Mental health (decreased risk of postpartum depression)

• Decrease in symptoms of sciatica

• Aid in acid reflux

• Improved digestion

• Decrease in hip and sacral pain

• Improved mood

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Receiving bodywork during the postpartum / post-pregnancy period can help the body recover from the physical, mental, and emotional adjustments of pregnancy, birth, and / or life with a new baby.

 

Start the process whenever you feel ready.

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Some benefits of receiving postpartum massage:

• Helps with physical recovery from vaginal labor and delivery

• Assists in healing and recovery from cesarean / abdominal birth

• Increases blood and lymph circulation + decreases swelling

• Improves chestfeeding / breastfeeding / bodyfeeding

• Relieves stress and promotes relaxation

• Promotes healthy sleeping patterns

• Reduces anxiety and postpartum depression

• Regulates hormones

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Pregnancy and postpartum / post-pregnancy massage can be beneficial no matter the outcome of the pregnancy.

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