Holistic Wellness for Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a transformative time in a woman’s life. While pregnancy can be a beautiful experience, it can also be stressful, as your body changes and you are met with restrictions on what you can eat and do. Holistic wellness can provide important support during this period, offering risk and symptom-free treatments that alleviate stress, reduce pain, and help prepare the body for birth and beyond. While it is important to focus on nurturing and caring for the life you are growing inside of you, it is equally important for pregnant mothers to prioritize tending to their own mental and physical health to support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum experience. Learn more about the holistic services offered at Lite Mind Body that can help support you on your pregnancy journey and beyond, providing you with the compassionate and personalized care you need to help navigate motherhood.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a non-invasive, symptom-free treatment that can play a major role in maternal health and managing pregnancy-related symptoms. If you struggle with morning sickness, fatigue, or digestive problems (such as heartburn) it can help to alleviate suffering and restore balance in the body. Additionally, acupuncture is beneficial for stress relief, helping to calm down the nervous system by promoting relaxation and balancing hormones.
Later in pregnancy, acupuncture can help with inducing labour, turning a breech baby, and support balancing hormones and reducing pain post-partum.
Prenatal Massage
Massage is a great way to support your body in the later stages of pregnancy. Prenatal massage is tailored to ensure comfort and safety while addressing the physical and emotional challenges associated with pregnancy. It can help with the relief of back, neck and joint tension caused by the added weight and postural changes related to pregnancy, reduce swelling, and encourage better sleep.
For those anxious about labour, prenatal massage in the weeks leading up to your due date can help with relieving stress and relaxing muscles to aid in improving flexibility and relaxation for labour.
Prenatal Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce swelling, and promote overall wellness. During pregnancy, this method can be adapted to provide a range of benefits for expectant mothers. It can help reduce swelling, particularly in the legs, feet and hands. It is also beneficial for improving blood circulation, detoxification, and boosting immune function to help prevent illness during pregnancy.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that comes out of India. It emphasizes balance between mind, body, and spirit and offers holistic methods for supporting pregnancy. Working with an ayurvedic practitioner during your pregnancy can help you make dietary and lifestyle adjustments that help to nourish you and the baby. Ayurveda promotes practices during pregnancy to promote mental and emotional well being such as yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques to aid in soothing the nervous system and encouraging relaxation.
Abhyanga (warm oil massage) is an ayurvedic body therapy that can provide soothing benefits during pregnancy. The practice can help with reducing stress, improving circulation, relieving dry skin, and fostering a stronger connection between mother and baby.
When it comes to preparing for birth, Ayurvedic medicine offers practices, such as consuming ghee in the last trimester, aimed at preparing the body for a smoother delivery. Afterwards, ayurvedic practices focus on supporting new mothers when it comes to lactation, rebalancing hormones, and tissue repair after birth.
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Hypnotherapy
You may have heard of the practice of “hypnobirthing,” a specific hypnotherapy technique used to relieve pain and stress related to labour and delivery. Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool when it comes to pregnancy and birth, using guided relaxation, focused attention, and positive suggestions to enhance well-being and reduce stress. It can aid in reducing pregnancy and birth-related anxiety, easing pregnancy discomforts such as nausea and fatigue, and preparing the mind for labour.
Hypnotherapy can help teach mothers to approach labour with confidence and calmness using positive affirmations and visualizations used to replace fear-based thoughts with empowering ones. It has also shown success in altering the perception of pain during labour by focusing on relaxation and visualization techniques, reducing the need for medical pain relief.
If you’re interested in utilizing hypnotherapy during your pregnancy or labour, check out our pregnancy & birth package here
