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Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness
Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Classes
Designed specifically for pregnant and new mothers, this gentle yoga class is designed to complement the changing needs of your pregnant and postpartum body. Prenatal yoga is designed for pregnant women to practice regardless of the due date and to support new mothers in post-delivery recovery. The mixture of stretching, controlled breathing and mental focus offers a variety of benefits to expectant mothers. This form of yoga can increase strength and flexibility in muscles used during childbirth.
Pregnancy Float
Float therapy involves immersing oneself in a tank filled with warm water and Epsom salts, creating a weightless and relaxing environment. While it is important to consult with a healthcare professional, there are many potential benefits of float therapy that can be relevant to pregnant women.
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Relieves Physical Discomfort: Floating can alleviate common pregnancy-related discomforts such as back pain, joint pressure, and swollen feet by reducing the effects of gravity on the body.
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Promotes Relaxation: The weightless environment helps relax tense muscles and promotes deep relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety often experienced during pregnancy.
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Improves Sleep: Regular float therapy sessions can enhance sleep quality by helping to relax the nervous system and reduce insomnia symptoms commonly associated with pregnancy.
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Supports Mental Clarity: The serene environment of float therapy can improve mental clarity, allowing expectant mothers to connect more deeply with themselves and their baby.
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Enhances Circulation: Floating can help improve blood circulation, reducing the risk of varicose veins and promoting overall cardiovascular health during pregnancy.
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Boosts Mood: The release of endorphins during float therapy can elevate mood, helping to alleviate feelings of depression or anxiety that some women experience during pregnancy.
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Reduces Swelling: The buoyancy in the tank helps to reduce swelling in the legs and feet by easing the pressure on the body’s circulatory system.
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Improves Breathing: The weightless environment can relieve pressure on the diaphragm and lungs, making it easier for pregnant women to breathe deeply and comfortably.
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Promotes Bonding: The calm and meditative state induced by float therapy can enhance the emotional bond between the mother and the unborn baby.
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Safe and Non-Invasive: Float therapy is generally considered safe for most pregnant women, providing a non-invasive way to manage physical and emotional challenges during pregnancy.
Prenatal Massage
Getting a prenatal massage can help ease your aches and pains and give you some much-needed relaxation during pregnancy.
Benefits of massage during pregnancy include:
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Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Pregnancy massage can help lower stress hormones like cortisol, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
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Eases Muscle and Joint Pain: Regular massage can relieve muscle tension, particularly in the lower back, hips, and legs, which are common areas of discomfort during pregnancy.
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Improves Circulation: Massage therapy enhances blood and lymphatic circulation, helping to reduce swelling in the legs and feet and promoting overall cardiovascular health.
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Promotes Better Sleep: Massage can help alleviate sleep disturbances by relaxing the nervous system, leading to improved sleep quality.
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Supports Emotional Well-being: Massage stimulates the release of endorphins, which can elevate mood and provide emotional comfort during pregnancy.
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Relieves Headaches: Regular massage therapy can reduce the frequency and intensity of tension headaches that may occur due to hormonal changes or stress.
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Reduces Swelling: Massage helps to move excess fluid out of the tissues, reducing pregnancy-related swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet.
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Prepares the Body for Labor: Regular massage during pregnancy can help relax the muscles and prepare the body for labor, potentially leading to a smoother delivery process.
Postpartum Red Light Therapy
High-powered red & infrared LED light therapy is designed to activate internal and external healing of the perineal/vaginal tissue. It helps accelerate wound healing, increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and provide rapid pain relief. LED light can even be used to treat mastitis and sore nipples.