Labor and Delivery Relaxation
Labor is undoubtedly the most difficult period for a woman. Natural deliveries are preceded by long labor. Under these circumstances, any technique to make the birthing experience easier is most welcome. Massage therapy is now being recognized for its role in easing the birthing process. Massage therapy provides numerous benefits during labor.
1.Relaxes the mind and body.
Labor is associated with a lot of fear and anxiety. This anxiety tenses the muscles of the entire body. This tension often prolongs the labor as the tense muscles restrict the birthing process. The body pain also tires out the mind and reduces its capacity to cope. The result is a harrowing childbirth experience.
Massage therapy relaxes the muscles of the body. This means that pain and discomfort are limited to uterus contractions and do not turn into a pervasive experience.
Pregnancy and childbirth are also the periods when a woman has an enhanced sense of touch. The mother’s body and mind are more receptive to the benefits of massage. Good massage therapy can completely relax the mind and body of the woman. Women who receive massage therapy during labor feel an increased control over the birthing experience.
2.Reduces the possibility of complications.
Childbirth is often associated with complications. Sometimes extensive interventions are needed to complete the childbirth process. Massage therapy reduces this need. This is because massage therapy facilitates the opening up of the birth canal according to the baby’s movements. This quickens the birthing process and reduces the possibility of complications. A relaxed body and mind are conducive to a smooth birthing process.
3.Releases feel-good hormones
The stress associated with childbirth releases different hormones in the mother’s body. Massage reduces the stress-causing chemicals while enhancing the feel-good hormones like endorphins. The endorphins work as natural painkillers and reduce labor pain.
4.Ensures proper oxygen circulation in the body
The shoulders and neck muscles become more tensed during labor. This causes restricted breathing. The result is improper oxygen circulation in the body. Labor massage eases this tension and enables proper breathing by the mother. The mother and baby both benefit from the improved oxygen circulation in the body.
5.Labor feels less painful
Labor is associated with excruciating pain. Massage therapy reduces this pain by interfering with the pain signals sent to the brain. It uses other nerve fibers to alter or inhibit the transmission of pain signals through the nervous system.
Residents of Columbus, Clintonville, Westerville, and Ohio can enjoy the benefits of massage therapy at the Urban Acupuncture Center in their cities.
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