Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage
At Southside Health & Wellbeing, our Massage Therapist Kim Thomas offers a unique and dedicated specialised massage service through the duration of a woman’s pregnancy, as well as postnatal massage.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage works to support women through the major physical, hormonal and emotional changes associated with pregnancy. Pregnancy massage can help to alleviate discomfort caused by postural changes and imbalances. It also nurtures the emotional wellbeing of mothers-to-be by reducing stress levels through touch and relaxation.
The therapeutic benefits of pregnancy massage include:
- Relaxation and reduction of stress levels through nurturing massage
- Maintenance of skin and muscle elasticity
- Relief from muscular aches associated with pregnancy
- Reduction of neck and back pain caused by continual weight gain and imperfect posture
- May assist with sciatica pain
- Improvement of lymphatic circulation, encouraging toxin removal and discouraging swelling and varicose veins.
- Aids circulation, which can help reduce cramping in the lower legs
- Lessens insomnia and other related sleep problems
- Preparation of muscles to be used in labour
- Boosting of energy and general wellbeing
While these symptoms may be common in pregnancy, you do not need to simply put up with them!
Kim uses gentle techniques that are safe for you and your baby. For your optimal comfort, she uses the highest quality electric massage bed and a specialist pregnancy massage kit designed to support the unique needs of your changing body.
Postnatal Care
After birth the body slowly returns to a pre-pregnancy state. Massage can assist this process by increasing the flow of circulation and nutrients to fatigued muscles, and by helping to decrease muscle and ligament damage caused by the strains of pregnancy. It can also decrease neck and back pain caused by feeding and carrying of the new baby. Perhaps most importantly, mums need some time for self-care and relaxation!
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