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Massage For You and Your Baby
Massage For You and Your Baby
A Time of Change
A Time of Change
 These words are the signal for enormous change. Pregnancy
can have significant impact, not only on your present habits and lifestyle, but
on your body, too, as it alters to accommodate the new life within you. Many of
these changes happen rapidly and seemingly of their own accord, adding to the
anxiety and stress you might already be feeling.
Finding ways to manage extra stress during this time is
essential for your health and that of your partner and your baby. At every stage
of pregnancy, from conception to birth, utilizing relaxation techniques will
assist the baby's development and your own sense of well-being, helping to
ensure that pregnancy and delivery go smoothly.
Chiropractic, Massage and Exercise can be an essential
ingredient in your stress reduction program.
Before the Birth
Before the Birth
Just taking the time for an hour away for yourself, adrift
in the comforting world of massage therapy, can put you in touch with your body
and help you to gain perspective and balance, thereby alleviating untold stress.
In addition to reducing stress, you’ll find that a
regular dose of massage therapy can:
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Increase the flow of oxygen and blood to your tissues,
accelerating the flow of nutrients to both you and your child.
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Relieve the backaches and other pains often experienced during
pregnancy.
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Decrease swelling and edema as it can drain toxins from your body.
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Help you to come to terms with your new.
Massage during pregnancy is quite safe; however, you should
be sure to ask your doctor before beginning any kind of massage program.
During Labor
During Labor
Giving birth is often a long and arduous process. The work
of repeatedly tensing muscles leaves a mother exhausted and adds to stress.
Certain massage techniques can reduce your discomfort and provide a revitalizing
respite, relaxing you between contractions so you can gather strength for the
next round. Having your partner or spouse learn a few simple techniques can be
an excellent way to involve him in the birth process.
After the Birth
After the Birth
The relaxation that massage provides not only calms you
during the stressful postpartum period - it can also speed your recovery. Some
massage therapists even receive special training to better address the needs of
the postpartum mother.
Massaging Baby Too
Massaging Baby Too
Research shows that touch is as essential to proper human
development as food, warmth, and shelter. Exposing your baby to regular massage
can:
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Help your infant digest feedings better, speeding the baby's
weight gain and growth.
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Help to build muscle tone, coordination and brain functioning.
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Stimulate your child's circulation, helping to heal any
birth-related trauma.
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Calm your baby’s nervous system.
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Establish a pattern of relaxation at an early age, one that your
child can follow into adult hood.
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Counterbalance frightening, negative messages about touch,
teaching lessons about positive touch your child will carry throughout life.
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Help you and your baby grow closer to each other.
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