Massage for the Prenatal and postpartum period

As the body changes throughout pregnancy many experience lack of sleep and physical discomfort due the demands of the pregnancy. Massage can aid in tension relief, reduce pregnancy related edema(hello swollen ankles) as well as aid in pain reduction. Pregnancy massage focuses on giving the client a much needed moment of rest, where they can feel supported and nurtured. Clients in their second and third trimester are able to lay face down with the help of a pregnancy bolster and are supported by a wedge while reclining on their back. 

This care for the new parent extends into the postpartum period as well. Clients have the option of receiving massage in the office or in the comfort of their own home. Choosing a home visit removes the stress of leaving the house or needing to find childcare. In the early postpartum period many home visit clients choose to receive massage in a reclining position with their newborn on their chest, or in the room with them. With experience as a postpartum doula, my goal with these sessions is to relieve tension related to birth and caring for a newborn, make the parent feel safe and cared for, and to create the necessary environment for rest. Pair this with my training in infant massage, and the whole family gets care. 

If you are interested in home visits, please see my information about on site massage below. If you have any questions that cannot be answered on my FAQ  page, please don't hesitate to reach out! I look forward to hearing from you.