Pregnancy massage is great for relaxation but it also supports both you and your baby by lowering stress hormones, boosting the happy hormones like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins, and relieving any pregnancy aches and pains in your body. Itβs a beautiful moment of connection between mother and child.
To enhance these benefits, taking proper care of yourself after your massage can help your body fully absorb the relaxation and relief. Here are some aftercare tips to make the most of your experience.
1. Stay Hydrated π§
Massage stimulates circulation and helps flush out toxins, we recommend drinking water afterward to keep your body refreshed and hydrated.
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Tip: Prepare a warm cup of your favourite herbal tea for extra relaxation and hydration.
2. Take Time to Rest ποΈ
Your body is in a state of deep relaxation after your pregnancy massage – let that feeling linger.
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Tip: Put the feet up, wrap yourself in a cosy blanket, and enjoy some time just for you.
3. Soak in a Warm Bath π
A warm (not hot!) bath after your massage can further soothe muscles and allows you to extend your self care moment.
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Tip: Add a few drops of pregnancy-safe essential oils like lavender to elevate the experience.
4. Be Gentle with Your Emotions π
Itβs common to feel emotional after a massage. Your body can hold onto emotions like stress, grief or sadness and massage can bring up feelings that you werenβt even aware of that were stored in the body.
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Tip: If you do feel emotional, let the feelings flow, feel them in order to heal them. Be kind to yourself in these moments.
5. Eat Light & Nourishing Foods π
A heavy meal can make you feel sluggish after a massage.
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Tip: Have a nutritious, light meal ready to enjoy without effort.
Pregnancy Massage in Galway
Pregnancy massage is a beautiful way to nurture your body and mind. By following these simple aftercare steps, you can prolong the relaxation, ease any discomfort and fully embrace the benefits.
Mara Massage offers mobile prenatal massages in Galway city and surrounding areas to include Salthill, Knocknacara, Barna, Furbo, Spiddal, Oughterard, Rosscahill, Moycullen, Dangan, Renmore, Doughiska, Oranmore, Clarinbridge, Kilcolgan, Ballinderreen and Claregalway.
Interested in booking your at-home pregnancy massage in Galway? You can contact us here! πββοΈβ¨
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