“Modern investigation and research has shown that prenatal massage therapy can be an instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care and should be given careful consideration.”
-American Pregnancy Association
The therapeutic Prenatal & Perinatal Massage addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by pregnancy and hormone shifts.
Sciatic nerve pain is experienced by many women in late pregnancy as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back. The pressure of the uterus spreads tension to the muscles of the upper and lower leg, causing them to swell and put pressure on nearby nerves.
Massage therapy addresses the inflamed nerves by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles. Many women have experienced a significant reduction in sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy through massage.
Other potential benefits of prenatal massage:
- Reduction of edema, or swelling of the joints during pregnancy
- Hormone regulation - Studies have shown that hormone levels associated with relaxation and stress are significantly lowered when massage therapy is introduced to women’s prenatal care. This leads to mood regulation and improved cardiovascular health.