Many women seek therapeutic relief during the common ailments associated with pregnancy.
Massage therapy has been used for centuries to help improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension. There are numerous health benefits of massage therapy for pregnant women and current research is proving that prenatal massage therapy can be very helpful before, during, and after a women’s prenatal care.
Massage therapy is an excellent method for maintaining healthy blood circulation throughout the body. This can have profound effects on our overall health and wellbeing. Common benefits of massage therapy include:
• Decreased anxiety
• Enhanced sleep quality
• Greater energy
• Improved concentration
• Increased circulation
• Reduced fatigue
However, research has also suggested greater benefits of massage therapy and has shown:
• Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain
• Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow
• Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety
• High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones
• Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping
• Preterm infants have improved weight gain
As with any holistic approach to pregnancy wellness, women should discuss massage with their prenatal care provider. At Aquamedica, our massage providers are certified prenatal massage therapists. This means that they have received training beyond the national standards for massage therapists and know how to address specific pregnancy needs and sensitive areas of the body.
It is commonly agreed that the best position for a pregnant woman during massage is side-lying, which is how we perform a prenatal massage at Aquamedica. Most spas will not offer massage therapy during a women’s first trimester. This is due to the natural increased risk of a miscarriage during the first 12 weeks of a pregnancy. After your first trimester, you can seek massage therapy as a beneficial and caring approach to your health and wellbeing during your pregnancy.
A maternity spa gift is a wonderful treat for an expecting mother. Benefits of prenatal massage therapy include reduced back pain, reduced join pain, improved circulation, reduced edema, educed tension and muscle pain, reduced stress and better pain.
At Aquamedica, we have an exclusive maternity spa menu dedicated to satisfying the needs of pregnant women and their partners! Yes, spouses need some extra attention too during this period! View our complete menu of maternity spa treatments at AQUAMEDICA MATERNITY SPA
You can also purchase an instant gift certificate online! Our INSTANT GIFT certificates can be printed within minutes for the perfect last minute gift or emailed directly to the recipient. Shop online at STORE ON LINE
Please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or suggestions.
Aquamedica Salon and Spa
732.222.2611
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