Absolute Massage and Wellness is famous for treating hundreds of mums-to-be to a prenatal massage and is Paula’s absolute favourite. Firstly, the one and only famous full-length custom designed pregnancy massage table that allows you to lie face down in complete comfort, safety and luxury. This will ensure that you will be properly positioned and supported throughout your treatment. Your appointment includes a professional consultation to understand your specific needs and concerns to be addressed. You are welcome to visit from the end of your first trimester until birth time.
Pregnancy massage can help you with:
- Low back and hip pain
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Muscle spasms
- Sciatica (sharp/shooting pain or numbness/tingling down your leg and feet)
- Increased energy, better sleep
- Reduced stress hormones, reduced depression and anxiety (also improve outcomes for the baby in utero)
- Swelling (Edema) in feet, ankles and hands
- Enhanced lactation and enhanced mother’s “nesting” instincts and abilities to nurture her infant
- Increased blood flow and lymphatic circulation, assisting removal of wastes
Pregnancy is seen as the most beautiful and exciting time of woman’s life, but sometimes it can bring along many aches and pains. The body is adjusting everyday with physical and emotional changes happening over a short period of time. You might experience various physical pains and aches as your growing belly shifts the centre of balance and muscles in your lower back and glutes (buttocks) have to work harder. Hormonal changes in woman’s body might make you feel stressed or anxious, or even cause nausea or calf cramps. When an expectant mum lives with chronic stress, her baby in utero is also affected by the constant flow of stress hormones circulating in the maternal blood stream. It is important to remember that nurturing yourself during pregnancy means also nurturing your baby at the same time.
If there have been any complications with your pregnancy, I kindly ask discussing with your doctor if massage is safe with your condition prior to your massage appointment. After all, we want the best possible outcome for you and your baby!