Pregnancy

Massage therapy before, during and after birth is beneficial to mom and soon-to-be-born baby. Massage can decrease pain and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is known to reduce the activation of stress hormones in pregnant women, decrease obstetrical complications, and improve postnatal health and development.

During actual labour and birth, Massage Therapy can decrease pain throughout the three stages of labour (latent, active, and transition), reduce anxiety especially in the latent stage, and  increase the quality and enjoyment of your experience of childbirth. 

For more information on the benefits  of massage therapy during and after pregnancy, visit the Ontario Massage Therapy Association.