Massage is a perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. Massage helps mom's body to eliminate waste products through the lymphatic and circulatory systems, which combats fatigue and helps the mother feel more energetic. By aiding circulation, massage eases the load on mom's heart and helps to keep her blood pressure in check. Muscular discomforts, such as cramping, tightening, stiffness, tension, and knots, can all be alleviated. Massage helps carry away the lactic acid and other cellular waste products that build up and cause muscle fatigue.
Massage can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes mom is experiencing.
Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts during pregnancy, such as backaches, a stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches, edema, and sore, swollen ankles and feet. Massage increases local and general blood circulation, which brings more oxygen and nutrients to the cells of both the mother and fetus. This means greater vitality and less fatigue for mom and better nourishment for her baby. Massage stimulates glandular secretions, which helps stabilize hormone levels. Massage can help relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes mom is experiencing.