Massage can make your pregnancy a little sweeter. It can increase oxytocin production, which promotes recognition, trust, and parent-infant bonding. It can also relieve pain, encourage sound sleep, alleviate stress and anxiety, reduce labor pain, and ward off depression.
Feels really good
Whether or not you’re pregnant, massage feels great. The science that happens has to do with hormones like serotonin and oxytocin. These are the feel-good chemicals that make you feel like a million bucks. As we’ve discussed before, activating the parasympathetic nervous system is the key to relaxation and healing.
When can you start?
Make sure you have a chat with your doctor before starting pregnancy massage. Most recommend waiting until after the first trimester. As your pregnancy advances, you’ll be able to get massages more frequently.
Expect a lighter touch
If you’re used to a more in-depth massage experience, you won’t be disappointed — but whether you’re getting myofascial release therapy or craniosacral therapy, you can expect the massage therapist to use a lighter touch. Every Parkside staff member is a licensed professional, so they know what to look out for. And the massage you get will be just as effective.
“Later in pregnancy, a massage can not only be soothing but can also offer multiple health benefits, such as alleviating pain, elevating your mood, and even making delivery go more smoothly.”
The physical challenges of pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing! We’ll close with a lighthearted look at the biology of pregnancy, and all the physical challenges that massage can help with.
Come visit us at Parkside
Come see our expert team at Parkside Clinic where we tailor our care to your specific condition and tap into your body’s natural healing ability. Make an appointment, or if you have any questions, contact us.