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Craniosacral Therapy and Massage
Craniosacral Therapy relieves the common discomforts of pregnancy and provides a time for Mothers to connect with their babies. It assists with whole body integration and nurtures the postpartum Mother while promoting recovery. For more detailed information about craniosacral therapy, please check out the craniosacral therapy page. This article from Midwifery Today also details some of the benefits of getting this work during this precious time of life. Craniosacral Therapy in the Midwifery Model of Care.
Pregnancy & Postpartum CST addresses:
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Muscle tension
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Sciatic nerve pain
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Low back pain
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Stress and anxiety
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Optimal Fetal Positioning: By using reliable and time-tested assessment tools, pregnancy CST brings spaciousness and balance to the pelvis; increasing the likelyhood of optimal fetal positioning which can sometimes lead to a more easeful birth experience. Oftentimes we see prolonged labors and challenging contraction patterns when the unborn baby does not have enough space to position him or herself optimally.
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Recovery from a cesarean birth
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Post-epidural back pain
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Provides a safe space for processing emotions, experiences and traumas held in the tissue. This can be particularly applicable for women who have had previous traumatic or challenging birth experiences.
Bodywork during Pregnancy & Postpartum
Craniosacral Therapy
Relaxation Massage
In-home Postpartum Sessions
Pregnancy massage is a wonderful and luxurious preparation for labor and also promotes postpartum recovery. One of the best tools that we can have going into labor is the ability to deeply and completely relax on every level. Pressure points can be integrated into sessions when women are ready to invite labor to begin, as well as to address common postpartum challenges. Craniosacral therapy can also be integrated into these sessions and vice versa.
In home postpartum sessions are one of my very favorite services to offer. Some families will even purchase a package of multiple sessions, so that the whole family can get treated - including parters and babies. I offer this service to support the natural need of the postpartum family to nest and nurture themselves during this time of great change and potential sleep deprivation! Who wants to leave the house with a newborn baby, anyway? I come over and temporarily transform your home into a spa! Some women find it healing to have their babies with them periodically through these sessions, and others have a postpartum doula or family member caring for their baby during the sessions. Either option, or a combination of the two, works for me. Basic breastfeeding information and support can be shared during these sessions as well if there is a need and if you are breastfeeding. This is also a wonderful gift to give the postpartum family. Gift certificates are available!