Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal Massage
- Stress reduction
- Relaxation
- Reduced muscular pain and tension
- Relieves varicose veins
- Relieves sciatic pain
- Reduces pregnancy-induced carpel tunnel symptoms
Prenatal massage consists of
Chere says: "The first thing I do is contact your health care provider and fax them a release form so they know you have requested massage. This gives them an opportunity to let me know if there are any restrictions or special considerations with your pregnancy. Then we'll make and appointment. "
"It is a very unusual massage. You start out seated on a stool facing the table with a special cushion on it, almost like a massage chair but without the abdominal pressure. You will be wearing your underwear and a hospital gown open in the back. I work the entire back, neck, and shoulders in that position. Then we progress to a semi-reclining position allowing me to work neck, chest, pectoralis and arms. "
"During the last section, I show you how to lay on the cushion on your side. I leave room for you to undress and get under the sheet. I work lateral legs and back and especially hips and glutes. It is like musical massage because you change positions a lot but it is very specific to the aches and pains felt in the pregnant body. "
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