Pre/Post Natal Massage and Labour Induction

Prenatal massage reduces stress and improves blood circulation. Enjoy lying on specially designed cushions that allow you to lie on your stomach from early in your pregnancy right up till your due date.

Benefits of Massage Therapy
  • Pain relief - for low back pain, cramping in calves, etc.
  • Sciatic Pain relief - shooting or tingling pain in glutes and/or referring into legs and feet.
  • Relaxation and Stress relief - reducing amount of stress hormones in body, promoting better sleep patterns.
  • Reduction of Swelling - fluid retention in arms and legs by improving circulation of lymphatic fluids and blood throughout the body.
Acupressure Therapy for Inducing

Acupressure involves applying pressure using your fingers and thumbs on specific points. It is a pain free technique. Beginning at 36 or 37 weeks of pregnancy, acupressure therapy can be used to begin induction of labour. It will not put you into labour if you or your baby are not completely ready.

Benefits of Acupressure Therapy
  • Beginning the descent of your baby.
  • Dilating your cervix.
  • Making contractions more frequent and successful.
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