Pre-natal massage at any point during pregnancy is a treat and a necessity. Aside from being one of the best ways to pamper a woman during this special time, massage is ideal for helping her adjust and readjust to her changing body. Some of the common discomforts such as lower back pain and edema are quickly relieved without harm to the mother or baby.
Pregnancy massage is offered at the same rates as other sessions. Please see information on pricing and packages for rate information. Robin is also a trained doula (certified birth assistant) and continues to give workshops to expectant parents and seminars for healthcare professionals and labor/delivery nurses concerning the benefits of massage during pregnancy, labor and delivery.
A special pregancy massage table is available to make a pregnant woman more comfortable. The table has an abdominal sling webbing which allows a woman to lie face down to enjoy a complete massage.
LABOR MASSAGE SUPPORT
Offered either privately or in groups, the Labor Massage workshop was designed for birthing couples where partners learn a wide variety of techniques for each stage of labor so they can offer knowledgable and effective support during this momentous event.
A most natural event, labor and birth become accelerated metaphors for those nine months of growth and change. During labor, it is helpful for a woman to be supported so her focus may remain in the "now". Massage is a soothing, grounding, pain relieving way for a birthing woman to remain focused, aware and accepting of her body during this intense and glorious process.
