08/06/2012
http://massage-wisdom.co.za/shiatsu-and-massage-for-pregnancy/
http://massage-wisdom.co.za/meditation-wisdom-for-pain-relief/
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Pregnancy, labour and postpartum can be treated through shiatsu or massage.
Shiatsu or massage can make pregnancy much more comfortable. These therapies can help reduce back pain, leg pain, constipation, heartburn, water retention and painful swelling in the extremities.
Shiatsu or massage therapy during pregnancy can be beneficial on many levels. On a physical level they encourage letting go of tension and on an emotional and mental level a calm and stable state of mind which reduces stress and anxiety.
Shiatsu or massage can help relieve the symptoms of morning sickness as well as muscular pain or discomfort caused hormonal changes and the growing uterus.
PREPARATION FOR LABOUR
Shiatsu or massage therapy is helpful in preparing for labour and can also be an effective natural aid to start contractions in an overdue birth.
Women who have shiatsu or massage during pregnancy average lower caesarean rates and shorter labours with less need for analgesia. Both women and birth partners report much higher levels satisfaction with the birth.
POST NATAL TREATMENTS
Post Natal treatments support the physical recovery after giving birth as well as reduce any tiredness, stress, anxiety or depression.
MEDITATION FOR PAIN RELIEF can reduce labour pain if practised regularly during pregnancy in preparation for labour.
Pregnancy, labour and postpartum can be treated through shiatsu or massage. Meditation for Pain Relief can reduce labour pain.
