For Every Stage of Pregnancy.....
Maternity Dream Package
Starting in your second trimester this package offers a total of eight- 60 min prenatal massage sessions. That's one per-month until your bundle of joy joins the world. Plus an additional two postpartum massage sessions - just for a bit of escape! That's 8 massages for the price of 6!
Certified Maternity Massage
PRENATAL MASSAGE
Find relief and relaxation during the stages of your pregnancy with Soulsome's highly trained and experienced Prenatal Massage Therapist. Massage during pregnancy is a gentle and nurturing way to alleviate the discomfort associated with this joyful, yet physically challenging time in a woman’s life.
Regular massage treatments during your pregnancy can relieve physical symptoms and reduce stress. Because it supports your health and vitality, massage will help you adjust to the many changes in your body. By simply taking time out for some self-care, both you and your baby will benefit greatly.
BENEFITS OF PRENATAL MASSAGE
SOULSOME MASSAGE offers prenatal massage therapy for women in their second and third trimesters. Massage during pregnancy not only makes a woman feel pampered, but offers undeniable physical and emotional benefits as well.
Massage benefits include:
- relieve fatigue
- enhance sleep
- decrease mother's stress level
- helps baby feel at ease and calm in the womb
- stimulate blood flow
- assist in the prevention of anemia
- increase in muscle tone and flexibility
- alleviating leg cramps and muscle spasms
Massage during pregnancy is also a great way to relieve everyday tension and the general aches and pains your body is suffering. It stimulates your lymphatic system, increasing immunity and the removal of excess toxins, while also stabilizing hormonal levels and balancing the glandular system.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
You and your baby's well-being our first and foremost priority. Whether you already have kids at home or your are expecting your first; we know how important and vital this "ME TIME" is. Our job is to help you savor every minute of it.
All clients will need to first fill out an Medical Intake Form, Consent Form and a specific Prenatal Massage Release Form prior to your first appointment. Your forms will be reviewed throughly in order to best meet your personal care and specific needs.
Upon arrival the therapist will briefly go over the forms and give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
When receiving pregnancy massage, you are positioned on your side to give the therapist access to your back or in a semi-reclining position for massage on the front of your body. Your body will be supported with pillows or special cushions. You will be properly draped while the therapist is working, except for the area being massaged.
If at any time during the massage you experience discomfort, tell the therapist immediately.
* It is very important you obtain approval from your obstetrician before receiving any form of massage during
pregnancy.
WHEN MASSAGE SHOULD BE AVOIDED
Women with normal, low-risk pregnancies can benefit greatly from massage by a trained pregnancy massage therapist. However, women in high-risk pregnancies should consult with their doctor before beginning a massage therapy program. Under these circumstances the client must provide a doctors clearance before proceeding with massage therapy.
IS YOUR THERAPIST CERTIFIED IN PRENATAL MASSAGE?
EDUCATION MATTERS
Many spa's and individual massage therapist provide prenatal massage and are not trained or certified. Soulsome Massage therapist are fully trained in pregnancy and postpartum fundamentals and techniques and understand how best to administer massage during each stage of pregnancy.
SAFTY MATTERS
In order to provide the safest prenatal massage possible, it is critical the massage therapists is certified and understands the details and progression of the vast physical and emotional changes pregnant women undergo. A certified prenatal massage therapist will understand how these changes affect positioning options for her on the massage table, (for example, side lying reduces the added pressure you would have lying on your back) and how and when these options change as her pregnancy progresses. Trained therapist will know the safest techniques to use and will know which areas to avoid for your stage of pregnancy and condition.
POSTPARTUM MASSAGE
It's a a a a a a BABY!!
Congratulations!
Mazel Tov!
Cheers!
RECOVERY
Postpartum massage has been shown to be effective for a quicker recovery after giving birth. Integration of maternal bodywork may add welcome value to your healing journey and transition to motherhood.
PAMPERING ONESELF HELPS MOTHERING
Don’t forget about yourself! It’s easy to do when a newborn is now a part of your life. A nurturing massage will help you handle the physical demands of caring for your newborn baby. If you are nursing, a relaxing massage can help since tension interferes with lactation. Also, the combination of emotional and physical release usually leads to more restful sleep and boost in daily energy.
SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF POSTPARTUM MASSAGE
- Relaxation and Stress Reductions
- Pain Relief
- Hormone Regulation
- Decreased Swelling
- Better Sleep
- Improved Breastfeeding
WHEN CAN A NEW MOTHER START POSTPARTUM MASSAGE?Check with your health care provider before you schedule a massage. When to schedule your first massage will depend on how your delivery went and what your health care provider and massage therapist feel is best for you.