We all know that pregnant mothers should avoid alcohol, smoking, and probably should avoid recreational drug use. Pretty much common sense right? Afterall, a mothers’ own needs and health must be carefully balanced with the needs and health of potential children they’re carrying. But what to do about those moms that continue to party it [...]
Add some foot work into your pregnancy
During the duration of most pregnancies the body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids to meet the needs of the developing baby and new mommy. Because of this increase in fluids, swelling is a normal part of the pregnancy experience, especially in the hands, face, legs, ankles and feet, a condition known as [...]
Watsu talkin ’bout - water massage therapy
Water is an intricate part of any spa treatment, whether at home or at the facility. Spas are beginning to offer more treatments and therapies incorporating this gift from Mother Nature and they are proving to be very beneficial. While Watsu is definitely not a new treatment, it is relatively new to American spas. Watsu [...]
Prenatal Massage - not just for baby back pain anymore
Massage therapy is good for tired joints, fatigued or strained muscles and even just for relaxation purposes. A new study from the University of Miami found that pregnant women, between five and seven months, who received two massages a week had remarkable results. The women had lower stress levels and less back pain than the [...]
