Are pregnancy massages safe and beneficial?
In short yes, they are, and they feel amazing!
At Idyllic Well being, we have a number of options when it comes to massage treatments for expectant Mum’s to be, we have full body massages with or without the use of essential oils, lymphatic drainage which will be nice on those tired legs and swollen feet or beautiful facials to boost your skins natural complexion. Our treatments can be adapted to suit your pregnancy needs.
We use a special chiropractic pregnancy pillow. It means you can lie on your front safely and comfortably WITHOUT any pressure on your bump or breasts as it takes away the risk of bump compression.
It is perfect for each stage, as it can be adjusted towards your growing bump.
Pregnancy massage is a wonderful, relaxing treatment to have but it also has many benefits, here are just a few.
It can ease aches and pains
With increased weight, and your changing posture, pregnancy can trigger new aches and pains which range from muscular discomforts, such as legs cramps, muscle stiffness, tension, to real discomfort. In pregnancy, you are limited in terms of what pain medication you can take. Pregnancy massage is one way to gently alleviate the pain, and increase your range of movement carefully, which help to soothe and relax the muscles
It can help to promote a good night sleep
There is evidence that massages can reduce insomnia and help people fall asleep. It is said that a good massage can contribute towards a deeper, longer sleep, which can make you feel more refreshed. It may be because the massage produces serotonin, which in turn produces melatonin, which helps us sleep. So, when if you have been tossing and turning then massage is a good option to try.
Relaxation
During pregnancy, we go through many stages, if it’s our first baby we try and keep on doing all the things we are used to doing and it gets tiring, or if this is your second, third or fourth baby we carry on looking after them, picking them up, cooking, cleaning and again it is very tiring on our body when we are also creating new life. Sometimes we need that bit of time out – to come to a place where you can be looked after, you can come and lie and the most comfortable bed, taking the weight off of your feet and have a massage that is a wonderfully relaxing treatment.
Relaxin & Stress hormones
Relaxin is a hormone produced in pregnancy, this helps our muscles and joints to be more flexible for delivering your baby, massage is good for to reduce inflammation around these joints.
Stress levels often rise in pregnancy, due to our natural ways of worrying, and massage is a perfect way to lowers these stress hormones, and because of this it naturally reduces your anxiety levels and improves your mood. Leaving you feeling refreshed and zen like.
If you have any questions or want to know more, then give Tracie, our Wellness Coordinator, a call on 0116 2593778 she will be able to talk through the treatments to make sure you get the best pregnancy massage.