The unique challenges a woman’s body faces with pregnancy does not end with the birth of the baby, but rather it encompasses an entire year, which includes the postpartum period. Regular, prenatal massage has many benefits.
Benefits of massage during pregnancy:
- decreases stress by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system
- increases circulation and helps with varicose veins
- improves digestion, which can help with constipation and heartburn
- can improve sleep quality
- decreases hip and low back pain
Benefits of massage during labor:
- studies report shorter labors, less medical interventions, lower rates of caesarean births
- helps with pain tolerance
- provides support for the mother as well as the partner
Benefits of massage postpartum:
- decreases stress and increase feelings of well being
- stimulates the lymphatic system to release excess water
- stretches and loosens muscles to decrease strained muscles from pregnancy and labor
- faster recovery from birthing
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