Prenatal and Post Partum Massage

As a woman’s center of gravity shifts during pregnancy, pressure increases on her lower back, hips and pelvis. The hormone, relaxin, is released into the body to loosen the pelvic joints to acommodate the growing baby. As the integrity of the relaxed joints is compromised, associated muscles tighten to  compensates for the lack of stability in the joints. Prenatal massage addresses these issues and many others. Additionally, prenatal massage reduces stress and anxiety, which may also result in improvement in the quality of sleep. Furthermore, statistics show that prenatal massage can help reduce labor time by as much as 50%.

Some additional benefits of prenatal massage

1.  Less back pain

2.  Increased blood and lymphatic circulation for mother, placenta, and baby

3.  Increased energy

4.  Decresed edema

5.  Fewer complications in labor

6.  Fewer postnatal complications for the infant

7.  Increased prolactin secretion (The hormone responsible for milk production)

8.  Enhanced placental function

9.  More sensitive and caring touch of newborns by their new mothers

Post Partum Massage accelerates healing and helps restore stability in the muscles of the spine and pelvis; aids in reducing the effects of post partum depression, and helps to relieve the effects of elevated hormone levels. It also releases muscle strain associated with caring for a newborn.

Some additional benefits of post partum massage

1.  Released muscle strain and fatigue from labor

2.  Improved lymphatic circulation/increased elimination of water retention

3.  Stimulated glandular secretions to help stablize hormone balance

4.  Assistance inin realignment of the spine and pelvis

5.  Decreased perception of pain sensation through nervous system sedation

6.  Assistance in rehabilitation of abdominal and other postural muscles

7.  Assistance in stimulation of mammary glands to aid milk production

8.  Support for emotional challenges and lifestyle changes of parenting

9.  Relieved fatigue from sleep deprivation   

"The body is in itself organized to recover, so if you help the circulation to normalize, and recover the sensitivity by stimulating the skin, then the body begins to recover in its own way. The brain needs stimulation from the body."

~  Gerda Alexander, creator of The Alexander Method

Prenatal and Post Partum Massage Information:

Where:

Holistic Healing Space, LLC, is located in Denver's Cherry Creek community

121 S. Madison Street, Suite D, Denver, CO, 80209

303-325-4150

When:

Monday:     10am - 7pm                        Tuesday:    10am - 7pm                    Thursday:   10am -7pm                               Friday:        11:30am - 6pm

Cost:

1-12 weeks pregnant         $75

13-22 weeks pregnant       $88

23 weeks to delivery          $100

After delivery/post partum    $100