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"To be a mother is to take on one of the most emotionally and intellectually demanding, exasperating, strenuous, anxiety-arousing, and deeply
satisfying tasks that any human being can undertake." - Sheila Kitzinger, Ourselves as Mothers.
Ongoing stress increases adrenal production of stress hormones, creating a freeze, fight or flight response. Research reveals that stress has
many deleterious effects pre- and perinatally including increased maternal heart rate, blood pressure, vomiting, nausea, spontaneous abortion,
toxemia and immune system dysfunction, higher instance of miscarriage, prematurity, prolonged labors with more complications and more. -
Grantly Dick-Read, M.D., Childbirth without Fear, Harper & Row, p.189
Most often pregnant women seek massage therapy for the muscular aches and pains associated with their changing bodies. Pregnancy
massage is great for relieving stress, pain, sinus congestion, round ligament pain, intercostal (ribs) restriction, lower back pain and edema for
soon-to-be moms. I use a hydraulic table to position my clients into the semi-recline position, where we can best work on shoulders, neck,
arms and legs. This is also one of the most common labor positions and is good to get comfortable with. Then we were taught to safely help
our client onto their left side, which allows us to work the back, including the lower back. You will be covered with a sheet at all times, the only
areas exposed will be the areas that I work on. Your modesty is very important
I require that a client has gotten a verbal ok from her physician, OB or midwife. If she is a high-risk pregnancy, then I request a written ok from
her physician, OB or mid-wife. High-risk includes:
Mother's age under 20 or over 35
Complications in previous pregnancies
Three or more consecutive spontaneous abortions (miscarriages)
Multiple gestation
Maternal illnesses: diabetes mellitus, chronic hypertension, cardiac, renal, connective tissue or liver disorders
Rh-negative mother or genetic problems including DES exposure
Fetal genetic disorders
Drug or other hazardous material exposure
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| Possible dangers of using a special table with cut-out or other device to let pregnant clients lie on their tummy during massage.While some pregnant clients are able to sleep prone or semi-prone (on tummy) throughout pregnancy safely. During a massage, pressure is applied which could cause intrauterine pressure which is not significant in uncomplicated low-risk pregnancies. It is of particular danger when there are abnormalities in placental attachment or function. More caution is needed if there is concern about fetal blood supply or uterine competence. Some of these problems could go undetected, so it's really not worth the risk. Also, there is additional risk in the third trimester of tearing already stressed ligaments - they cannot be repaired. Lying in semi-recline position on pillows is very comfortable and it's a common labor-position, so the client will learn to become comfortable and relaxed in this position is an added benefit. |
We also can do some organic body scrubs and or a
rejuvenating body mask to relax and soften dry skin. Or if you
are looking for something new, try or new Sukapoo Foot
Ritual - look on our services page for a detailed explanation.
After giving birth it is very important that a woman get a good
post-partum massage. Post partum techniques can be used
to help detoxify and assist in the healing process after giving
birth, as well as assist in dimishing any scar tissue, and help
tone rectus abdominus (stomach muscle).
I would be very honored to give you or a loved one a
massage during this special time. I have trained and certified
in pregnancy, labor and post-partum massage since June
2003.
rejuvenating body mask to relax and soften dry skin. Or if you
are looking for something new, try or new Sukapoo Foot
Ritual - look on our services page for a detailed explanation.
After giving birth it is very important that a woman get a good
post-partum massage. Post partum techniques can be used
to help detoxify and assist in the healing process after giving
birth, as well as assist in dimishing any scar tissue, and help
tone rectus abdominus (stomach muscle).
I would be very honored to give you or a loved one a
massage during this special time. I have trained and certified
in pregnancy, labor and post-partum massage since June
2003.
Round ligament pain - this link is
the best description of round
ligament pain I have found thus
far, the article recommends
resting, but massage can alleviate
the pain faster.
the best description of round
ligament pain I have found thus
far, the article recommends
resting, but massage can alleviate
the pain faster.
Sciatic pain - this link about sciatic pain is
an excellent explanation of what it is and
some practical suggestions also. I also liked
this one too.
an excellent explanation of what it is and
some practical suggestions also. I also liked
this one too.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage
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