Pregnancy Massage
It's all about you
Pregnancy is a special time, however, as your body changes, it can bring about many aches and pains, especially in the latter stages. Added to which you just deserve a bit of TLC ... growing another human is flippin' hard work !
Pregnancy Massage at Natural Elements can be a natural way of easing these ailments, lightening heavy legs and supporting your body ready for birth.
Help relieve pregnancy related back ache or pelvic problems particularly during those final months.
** Not suitable during First Trimester
A study at the University of Miami School of Medicine suggests that massage therapy during pregnancy might have multiple positive effects, including:
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Reduced anxiety
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Decreased back and leg pain
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Improved sleep
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Decreased levels of the stress hormone noradrenaline.
In another study of pregnancy massage in depressed women, researchers found:
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Increased levels of the "feel-good" hormones serotonin.
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Decreased levels of cortisol, an indicator of stress
An overall improvement in mood.