Massage 

The healing gift of touch during your pregnancy

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Massage plays an integral part of prenatal care, particularly during labor.

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We know that touch "feels good" and science backs us up: skin stimulation mobilises "feel good" hormones that counteract  stress and oxytocin, the "bounding and loving hormone" that - among others - improves the functioning of the placenta as well as stimulates and speeds up contractions of the uterine wall.

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The second trimester is the best moment to start receiving regular massages as it alleviates as well as releases the physical and emotional tensions stored in your tissues.

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Regular massage balances all the doshas and strengthen the immune system according to Ayurveda.

 

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PRENATAL MASSAGE*

Aromatheapy Oils

FROM WEEK 13 TO WEEK 40

  • Written intake prior our first session

  • 60 or 90 min massage based on your pregnancy stage

 

Indications:​

  • improves mood and sleep

  • lowers heart rate and blood pressure

  • supports lymphatic and venous circulation

  • reduces aches and discomforts

  • reduces low back pain due to postural shifting

  • nourishes and toning the skin and muscles

  • alleviates water retention

  • lowers levels of stress and anxiety

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Contraindications:

  • first trimester

  • high risk pregnancy

  • UTI 

  • cold

  • fever

  • indigestion

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Frequency:

  • every 3-4 weeks (up to w. 35)

  • weekly from w. 36 to w. 40

70 - 100 euros*

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LABOR TREATMENT: Overdue and Broken membranes and no contractions

Hand Massage

WEEK 41 ONWARDS

  • Preliminary assessment

  • 90 min session​​ including 

    • feet, legs and lower back massage

    • acupressure

    • polarity

    • rebozo

    • aromatherapy

    • herbal preparations

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Indications: 

  • overdue and wanting to avoid medical induction

  • to stimulate uterine contractions when waters are broken but labor doesn't initiate naturally

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Contraindications:

  • prior week 41

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Frequency:

  • 1 or 2 sessions (morning & evening accordingly)

100 euros*

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SELF ABHYANGA

BREAST & WOMB CARE *

Bath Salts and Oils

FROM WEEK 36 

  • Written intake prior our first session

  • 60 min instructional session on perineal massage, womb and breast care 

  • written instructions on how to perform self abhyanga, perineal massage, yoni pichu and breast massage​​

  • best selection of oils based onto your Ayurvedic constitution

70 euros**

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* "Prenatal Massages"and "Abhyanga, Breast care, Perineal massage & Yoni Pichu" both take place in Amsterdam Oud-West or Oost at Delight Yoga De Clerqstraat 66-68, or Delight Yoga Nieuwe Achtergracht 11-13

** All prices are inclusive 21% VAT (BTW) and are valid until the 31st December 2021. Commuting fee (10 euros) applies for session given at your household.

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