Mother and baby share in the benefits as stress and tension melt away, leaving the mother-to-be feeling balanced and energized. Relief of stress on feet, ankles, lower back, and neck, as well as reducing swelling, are all benefits of a prenatal massage. Kneaded Relief therapists are specially trained to work with pregnant women for their prenatal or postnatal massage sessions. There are a few special modifications that will be made to the positioning and massage procedures depending upon the trimester of the receiver. Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.
Duration: 1 hour