MTL ZEN
Body Therapy and Counseling | Hatha Yoga Class
Prenatal
Massage
Prenatal massages help to stimulate the release of hormones associated with relaxation while decreasing those associated with stress (like cortisol and norepinephrine).
It can reduce swelling and inflammation in the joints, thus reduce pain, specially in the lower back, where the pain is common with the added weight and size of the baby throwing the back out.
Prenatal massages are generally considered safe after the first trimester, as long as you get the green light from your doctor and you let me know you’re pregnant.
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Benefits:
-Reduces and relieve muscular tensions located in the lower back, the legs and the buttocks;
-Helps the circulation in the legs, often affected by edema, also helps diminish muscular cramps;
-By improving her circulation, a pregnant woman sleeps better since her positions at night are more comfortable;
-Contributes to the improvement of many aspects of her health, muscular circulation, stress, breathing, predisposing to an easier childbirth.
“Beyond relieving tight muscles, there are other advantages of prenatal massage: Studies from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami suggest that moms-to-be who get a weekly massage have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and higher levels of the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine. Researchers have linked these hormonal changes to fewer childbirth complications, including a 75 percent reduction in premature births among depressed women. Though you don't need to be depressed to reap the benefits of massage, another Touch Research Institute study found that pregnant women suffering from depression had significant improvement in mood, as well as decreased anxiety, after receiving a 20-minute massage twice a week.”
(https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/pampering/prenatal-massage/)
Session:
For your comfort and hygiene, a bath before your session is recommended. You may lay down towards your side as cushions and pillows support you.
Fees:
60min $80
90min $120
20$ reservation fee.
Cancellations are fully refundable with 24 hours prior notice