Pre and post natal care is something I am extremely passionate about. It is an absolute joy to be involved with a woman’s’ natural transition into motherhood, whether it be their first, second or sixth child. This is such an amazing time, nurturing and growing a child inside of you, connecting with it and bringing it into the world.
| Benefits of Pre-Natal Massage | Benefits of Post-Natal Massage |
| Relaxation | Time to Self |
| Emotional support | Helps to realign body after birth |
| Reduce swelling | Assists body in physical adjustment to breast feeding and carrying a baby |
| Pre-natal bonding | Strengthens bond with baby |
| Reduce fatigue | Assists with emotional releases and the adjustment to caring for baby in the outside world |
| Improve muscle tone and elasticity | Restorative – helps with fatigue |
| Sensory awareness | Relaxation |
| Prepares the body for delivery | Emotional support |
| May help reduce duration of labour | Assist in returning body to pre pregnancy size |
| Improve toxin elimination | Improve toxin elimination |
| Prevention of varicose veins | Reduce risk of post-natal depression |
| Prevention of haemorrhoids | Improve muscle tone and elasticity |
| Increase circulation |
During a woman’s journey from conception, through pregnancy and into motherhood, it’s essential to maintain a holistic balance between the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual states. During my consultations I combine various massage techniques to relieve and soothe on the physical level, lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling, polarity therapy to balance emotions and spirit, and offer flower essence advice. Flower essences can assist with fears, protection, labour support, parent/child bonding and emotional balancing.
I consider post natal massage to be almost more important than pre natal care. After the euphoria of bringing a child into the world, the adrenalin and emotions of the labour itself, it can be an ecstatic, yet overwhelming few days. Then with a woman’s milk coming in, settling into a new routine and tending to the often demanding needs of a new bundle of joy, it is extremely important to ensure that a mothers needs are not ignored.
From my experience I have found that it is best to commence post natal massage care as close to the birth as possible. By balancing a woman’s emotional state, and easing any post labour related aches and pains, the bond and connection between mother, child and partner is strengthened, and allows for much more enjoyment.
Pre-natal consultations take place at The Centre Om/Rainbow Tree, or in your home (by negotiation*). I invite the partner to join one of the consultations, where they will be shown basic massage techniques that can be applied in the home, providing the expectant mother with extra support, and an all round closeness and bonding of the family.
Post- natal consultations take place in your own home. These are not just about receiving massage/polarity therapy, but are a time to receive support and advice on matters relating to self-care, tips on breastfeeding, understanding baby cries and whatever else may arise on the day. Massage and energy balancing techniques are taught to assist you in calming and comforting your baby.
Pre/post natal packages include at least one flower essence remedy specifically blended, with further advice on additional remedies available.
A package or gift voucher is a perfect gift for a baby shower, and provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the mother and not just the new child. A great gift for a friend, family member or work colleague for them to receive some pampering!
*home pre natal visits will incur an additional fee
Testimonials
“I visited Carly monthly during my pregnancy and weekly immediately after the birth of my daughter. These treatments were essential in preparing me for the birth and aiding a speedy recovery and smooth adjustment to motherhood. Forget flowers, chocolates and booties – post-natal massages are THE BEST gift you could get a new mother.
Carly is so caring and understanding to the emotional and physical needs of both baby and child. The treatments left me feeling relaxed, balanced and even more connected to my baby.”
~ Renée Boucher
“I have been visiting Carly for prenatal massages throughout my second pregnancy. I had a previous c section and was looking forward to a natural birth this time. Carly’s massage sessions has helped my body relax, in preparation for the birth and I had an amazing birth delivering my beautiful girl weighing 3.9kg naturally. Her post natal massages which helped in my recovery are a must-have for all new mothers. I’m so grateful to have Carly in this wonderful journey.”
– Andrea Ho