Lymphatx’s Lymphatic Prenatal Massage Program
Benefits of Lymphatic Prenatal Massage for Mom and Baby
- Eases backaches, headaches, shoulder and neck aches.
- Improves circulation. Reduces fatigue and enhances digestion.
- Improves skin elasticity that can help reduce stretch marks.
- Promotes relaxation and deep breathing.
- Prepares muscles for childbirth.
- Alleviates stress on aching joints.
- Decreases swelling in such places as legs and hands.
- Stabilizes hormone levels by lessening anxiety.
The Lymphatic Prenatal Massage program focuses on the pregnant mother’s specific issues. Our Certified Therapists perform a detailed evaluation to better understand your needs and concerns.
The Lymphatic Prenatal Massage program also includes a Specialized Pregnancy Massage Table which is designed to accommodate the pregnant mother. This allows you to lie on your stomach comfortably and safely.
Your Changing Body
This is a special time in your life! Pregnancy causes many dramatic changes in your body. The increasing size of your abdomen, as the baby grows, brings about many changes. While the movements and kicks of your baby are welcomed, the stress and strain on your muscles and ligaments are not. Finding a way to handle your body’s continual changes is essential for you and your baby’s health.
The Lymphatic Prenatal Massage Program is designed to relieve the stresses and discomforts of pregnancy. Our unique program consists of Lymphatic Massage, Kinesio® Taping, safe range of motion exercises (to keep you flexible and less stiff) and the fitting of compression stockings if needed. All of these components will provide you with greater comfort and improve the quality of health for you and your developing baby.
Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic Prenatal Massage has many benefits for both mother and baby. It improves circulation, which helps reduce swelling and increases oxygen supply to the baby, relieves depression and nervousness caused by hormonal changes and eases painful contractions during labor. Postpartum massage is also available which assists your body as it returns to its pre-pregnancy state.
Your legs and pregnancy
During pregnancy, there is an increase in blood volume and fluid. This fluid may cause swelling, often in legs, ankles and feet. Your legs may ache or feel heavy and tired. Hormonal changes and weight gain are two factors that contribute to in the increased development of varicosities during pregnancy. Many times varicose veins will show up during the pregnancy and if left untreated, can remain even after the baby is born.
Maternity Compression Stockings
Maternity compression stockings provide external support to the vein walls in your legs during pregnancy. This helps minimize varicosities and controls leg and ankle swelling. If you are pregnant and experiencing tired, achy legs or excessive swelling in the lower legs and ankles, ask your Obstetrician about wearing maternity compression stockings.
Kinesio® Tape for Pregnancy
Kinesio® Taping is a technique based on the body’s own natural healing process. The soft tape is applied to the skin over muscle or nerve areas that are affected by stress or additional strain caused by the growing baby. Kinesio® Tape can also relieve the pain felt in the neck and shoulders, or any part of the body, due to your pregnancy. The tape is very flexible and can be worn during any activity – even showering!
