Pregnancy is a great time to indulge in the benefits of massage. In experienced hands, massage is not just a luxury but helps your body comfortably adjust to all the changes that result from pregnancy.
Benefits of prenatal massage include:
- Relieving lower back pain
- Relieving the strain on your shoulders, abdomen, hips and lower back
- Reducing swelling in the hands, legs and feet
- Relieving pain in your legs from varicose veins
- Improving flexibility in your muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints
- Creating a sense of calmness and well-being
- Improving sleep quality
- Increasing circulation throughout your body
- Improving lymphatic circulation, giving you more energy and less congestion and fatigue
- Helping you prepare for an easier delivery
- Massage promotes self-care, self-awareness, and self-love at a stressful time