Pre and Post Natal Massage
Rates*
30 minutes - $40
60 minutes - $70
*Rates reduced when Birth Doula services are also utilized
Benefits of prenatal massage
- Reduces stress hormones, while serotonin and dopamine levels are increased – this change is believed to bring about less complications during the child’s birth and a lower instance of birth complications
- Increases blood and lymph circulation, which helps to reduce swelling and improves the oxygen supply to the baby
- Alleviates neck, shoulder, and back pain caused by muscle imbalance
- Reduces sciatic nerve pain
- Relieves stress and swelling on weight-bearing joints such as lower back, pelvis, and ankles
- Promotes relaxation, relieves insomnia, lowers anxiety and stress levels
- Provides emotional support through nurturing touch
Studies have shown that women who received regular massages during pregnancy had lower rates of premature birth, fewer obstetrical problems, and their babies had a lower rate of postnatal complications.
More information on prenatal massage can be found at the American Pregnancy Association.
When to start your prenatal session?
It is suggested that prenatal massage is safest during your second and third trimesters, and you’ll appreciate the benefits more the further along you are. You should always check with your doctor or midwife before beginning any new treatment or procedure when you are pregnant.
Benefits of postnatal massage
- Encourages the flow of lymph and speeds the elimination of toxins from your body
- Calms your nervous system, producing much needed relaxation
- Relieves emotional and physical stress
- Eases muscle aches and pains that result from nursing and carrying your newborn
- Reduces fluid retention
- Helps uterus to shrink to original size
- Realigns the body weight to its original distribution
- Provides a sense of continuing comfort
When to start your postnatal session?
Vaginal delivery – massage can begin immediately after delivery.
Cesarean Section – wait for at least 2 weeks after delivery or when incision is properly healed.
