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Pregnancy Massage

Massage therapist Louise Rosenberg is trained to provide Pregnancy Massage for healthy pregnant women (those with no pregnancy complications or high-risk conditions). Her use of special positioning of the expectant mother prevents increased sinus pressure and helps her to more comfortably position herself when at home when resting or sleeping.

Stress and Pregnancy

Stress is associated with many detrimental effects on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes (Osborne–Sheets 1998) including:

  • Increased heart rate, blood pressure, nausea, vomiting and immune system dysfunction.
  • Increased risk of pregnancy complications including miscarrange, preterm labor, and preclampsia.
  • Lower fetal heart rate and blood oxygenation as a result of reduced blood supply to the uterus, and interference with the central nervous system development.
  • Prolonged labors with more complications and postpartum complications.
  • Fetal distress, low infant birth weight, infant irritability, restlessness, crying and digestive disturbances.

Potential Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

  • Reduces stress and anxiety by stimulating endocrine changes that promote rest and relaxation and support a health funting state (Osborne-Sheets 1998 and Stillerman 1992).
  • Increases blood circulation for the mother, the placenta and the baby(Osborne-Sheets 1998 and Stillerman 1992).
  • Reduces musculoskelital tension and pain associated with hormonal changes, weight gain, postural changes, and daily activities (Osborne-Sheets 1998 and Stillerman 1992).
  • Reduces back pain, improves mood and promotes better sleep (Field 1999).
  • Develops sensory and movement, flexibility and relaxation that is beneficial for labor and birth (Osborne-Sheets 1998).
  • Reduces the risk of pregnancy complications including preterm labor(Field 1999).
  • Reduces labor and neonatal complications (Field 1999).
  • Contributes to nurturing maternal behavior and stronger mother/infant bonding (Osborne-Sheets 1998).
  • Reduces the incidence of postpartum depression, especially in women who experienced depression during their pregnancies (Field 2004).

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