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 Benefits
of Having a Labor Masseuse:
- Tactile Stimulation Promoting
Hormonal Release of Oxytocin
- Relief on sacrum area for
back-labor patients
- Relaxation for more efficient
labor progression
- Muscle manipulation to
assist pain management through labor contractions
- Relief for Sciatica sufferers
- Ability to obtain a shorter
labor and hospital stay
- Decreases postpartum depression
after delivery
Labor Pain:
Massage therapy during labor decreased anxiety and pain. In addition,
the massaged mothers had shorter labor, shorter
hospital stay and less depressed mood. Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M.,
Taylor, S., & Quintino, 0., & Burman, I. (1997). Labor pain is
reduced by massage therapy. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology,
18, 286-291.
Allow a certified, qualified
and experienced Massage Therapist who specializes in assisting women through
their labor help make your birthing experience more enjoyable. Through
effleurage strokes, allow your body to become relaxed and comfortable,
even through labor contractions. Your therapist is experienced in using
labor techniques such as the hip squeeze, counter pressure and sciatica
release. For the woman who has made having a natural birth her priority,
a Labor Masseuse is a must. For women who simply want to reach the height
of relaxation during their labor, this practice is for you as well.
How it all works:
- A deposit of $200 (2 hours)
is required to retain the Labor Masseuse’ services, and confirm
or “hold” your EDD (Expected Due Date) on the calendar.
- The Labor Masseuse is then
“On-Call” for you until your labor commences.
- At the time of your labor,
you are guaranteed 2 hours of massage time. You are able to extend the
time once the therapist is there if you like.
- Payment for additional
time is due before the therapist leaves the hospital or birth.
Labor Massage Includes:
- Hip Squeeze
- Sciatica Release
- Counter Pressure
- Foot Reflexology (to help
with contraction pain)
- Should and neck massage
- Hand and Cranial massage
- Skin Tactile Stimulation
(light, feathery massage to stimulate endorphin release to assist with
pain management)
- Face massage
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