Massage during pregnancy not only makes a woman feel pampered, but offers important physical benefits as well. Prenatal massage offers the following benefits:
Countering the harmful effects of stress during pregnancy
Relieving fatigue and enhancing sleep
Alleviating the common discomforts of pregnancy such as sciatica, low back, pelvic, hip and round ligament pain
Preparing the muscles for the birth process by releasing tension in the low back and hips
Erin uses side-lying massage during pregnancy after the first trimester because it is the safest way to massage a pregnant woman. Mayan Abdominal Massage can be incorporated into prenatal massage as early as 2o weeks, depending on the mother's needs. For massage to prepare the body for labor and help stimulate contractions, see Labor Preparation Massage.
Erin is trained and experienced in prenatal massage and in Mayan Abdominal Massage for the prenatal and postpartum periods.
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