Taylored Massage
Massage has been a daily routine for many cultures over millennia, and more so for the providers of New Life – the Ladies!
A full consultation is taken; hence the first appointment is for 1 hour. If there are any concerns at all, the client will be requested to contact their mid-wife/doctor for consent prior to any treatment.
The massage mediums used are ”Pregnancy Friendly”, and there are several to choose from, and of which have incredible benefits for you and baby;
Pregnancy Massage
- Eliminates stress, decreases anxiety & encourages the release of 'feel good' endorphins, also experienced by the baby
- Helpful in preparing the expectant mother's body to relax during labour
- Relieves discomfort in joints (neck, lower back & ankles)
- Lymphatic drainage helps reduce fluid retention leading to reduction in swelling in hands & feet by increasing blood circulation
- Induces relaxation, reduces emotional stress & pregnancy depression
- Helpful in improving the respiratory system
- Improves indigestion & acid reflux
- Encourages proper body posture
Post-Natal Massage
So, the baby has arrived! Are you feeling still bloated, aching from breastfeeding and leaning over while changing nappies etc? Are you getting enough sleep? A normal massage is not viable as the body will carry some pregnancy hormones for up to 6 months after the birth, meaning that your joints are potentially susceptible to moving, as they were during pregnancy (allowing the pelvis to open). This massage can help flush the hormone, and help the body to heal itself.
- Tone, tighten & relax your strained post pregnancy body
- Reduce swelling & improve blood circulation
- Reduce body cramps & aches, especially in the upper & lower back, abdomen, hips, joints & feet
(image) Infant Massage
From the 6 week check-up, following going home from hospital, babies can enjoy a massage. With Infant Massage, the parents carry out the massage on their own baby; the tutor is there to assist the parents.
Massage provides a special and deep means of communication especially for those babies with additional needs. It is also very soothing. It assists with development and growth, especially useful for premature babies. Massage can be used in assisting with aiding slow development with reflexes, or muscle tension to relax the area, allowing normal growth and/or actions. Babies who are hearing or sight deficient will be more reactive to touch. Massage and, therefore, touch can help them to find their world.
Baby massage has amazing benefits for both parent and baby. Infant massage benefits include the following and more.
For babies
- Increases the bond between parent and baby
- Aids deeper longer sleep
- Relaxing and reduces crying
- Helps baby ailments such as teething
- Helps tummy troubles such as colic, constipation and digestive issues
- Reduces fussiness
- Enhances development
- Tones and strengthens muscles
- Aids co-ordination
- Increases body awareness
- Boosts immunity
- Releases 'happy hormones' which make your baby feel good!
For parents;
- Increases the bond with your baby
- Offers empowering tools to help with issues such as colic and sleep
- Helps you sleep better
- Group sessions are great to meet other parents
- Helps you get to know your baby and their cues
- Reduces 'baby blues' and postnatal depression
- Releases 'happy hormones' and which make you feel good!