You have muscles and/or joint discomfort.
Your hands and feet are swelling, but it isn’t preeclampsia.
A holistic, natural approach, to health is important to you.
Taking a moment to relax feels amazing.
Prenatal massage is a drug-free therapy making it one of the most recommended pain management therapies for expecting mothers. The Touch Research Institute (TRI) has conducted over one-hundred research studies detailing the benefits of massage therapy and its medical benefits–including prenatal massage. In multiple studies, their findings show that massage therapy during pregnancy can help:
What else is really neat, is that TRI also found out that laboring mothers who received massage (compared to the control group) had shorter labors by THREE HOURS on average with less need for medication.
A pregnancy massage is an all-inclusive term to mean any hands-on massage during (prenatal massage) or after pregnancy (postnatal massage).
A certified prenatal massage therapist uses massage techniques designed to be safe, effective, and comfortable for expecting mothers. For example, blood volume can increase as much as 50% during pregnancy while the level of natural anticoagulants in the blood (ya know, to help prevent the body from hemorrhaging during delivery) increases too. However, blood flow to the legs often decreases which puts pregnant women at a risk for developing blood clots—usually in the calves or inner thigh. Pregnancy massage therapists may avoid using deep tissue massage on the legs and instead use light and slow strokes.
Prenatal massage can support the overall physical and emotional health of expectant mothers. Whether you are looking for prenatal massage near me or postpartum massage near me, we encourage you to consult with your doctor about what prenatal massage can do for you. According to the American Pregnancy Association, the potential benefits of pre and postpartum massage include the following:
Prenatal massage is generally considered safe after the first trimester. Some women that receive a massage during their first three months may experience additional dizziness or morning sickness. Be sure to let your massage therapist know you are pregnant prior to your prenatal massage.
While we do not require written consent from your doctor at any time during your pregnancy prior to receiving a prenatal massage, we highly recommend you consult with your doctor first. Be sure you speak to your doctor prior to scheduling a massage especially if you
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that receiving a prenatal massage leads to early labor. A massage therapist may avoid certain pressure points due to the concern that it may trigger contractions, but there are no conclusive studies that show massage can kick-start labor.
Yes, our massage therapists are licensed through the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts.
Loehr Health Center (formerly Loehr Chiropractic) is committed to providing all of our patients with exceptional care. When a patient cancels without giving enough notice, they prevent another patient from being seen. Please call us at 417-887-8075, 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment to notify us of any changes or cancellations. If prior notification is not given, you will be charged for the missed appointment.
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