In addition to emotional & spiritual benefits, Kahuna pregnancy massage has physical benefits listed below:

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• Assists mom’s body in eliminating waste products through the lymphatic & circulatory systems thus combats fatigue & improves energy levels.

• It’s a circulatory massage which eases the load on mom’s heart & assists to keep blood pressure normal.

• Muscular discomfort such as cramping, tightening, stiffness, tension & knots can all be alleviated during the massage.

• Lactic acid & cellular waste products are flushed out of the various systems which alleviates muscle fatigue.

• The treatment can help relieve depression and or anxiety caused by hormonal changes.

• Typical discomforts during pregnancy such as backaches, leg cramps, headaches, and stiffness in the neck, edema & swollen ankles can all be relieved by massage.

• Kahuna massage increases blood circulation which brings more oxygen & nutrients to the cells of both mother & fetus, thus greater vitality for mom & better nourishment for baby.

• Hormonal levels are balanced through massage.

• An excellent preparation for the birth itself as the massage increases muscular flexibility & tone which supports the birthing experience.

• Massage promotes relaxation which assists the mother to sleep more deeply. A relaxed mother is likely to have a happy, healthy pregnancy & possibly an easier birth experience too.

• Massage is also very beneficial after the birth in assisting the new mother to regain her strength and ease post partum stress.

 

Massage is an expression of love & caring, the intimate nature of touch has the additional benefit of bringing mother & child closer together.

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