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Massage and Bodywork
Therapists
Pregnancy can create its own type of stress on your body. "I personally remember going to get my massage and feeling like a beached whale," one mother noted, "but when I finished I came out floating like a feather." The benefits are many for both you and baby.
Infant massage also has a multitude of wonderful benefits. It is especially recommended for preemies' development. Both pregnancy and infant massage enhance the bonding process.
Therapeutic massage therapists should be certified for the child bearing years. This work will also help you get in touch with your body in preparation for birth. It can contribute to your ability to appreciate and celebrate your body, allowing you to trust it during birth.
See alphabetical listings below. Please contact the practitioner directly to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions. Be sure to let them know BirthLink sent you!
SPOTLIGHT: Urban Oasis recognizes that pregnancy is a time of great changes, when your entire body adapts to the new life growing within. You need and deserve support, especially since two people now depend on your health and vitality. Massage within Urban Oasis' peaceful setting is a wonderful way to relax, increase your energy and relieve discomfort during your pregnancy. See their listing below >>
"After a natural birth where parents have worked together to love their baby forth, the hearts and energy fields of mother, father and baby are open to their fullest."
- Sunni Karll, Making a Difference: A Blueprint for Harmony,
Midwifery Today, Summer 2001
