

Award winning Prenatal
Massage! We are voted "Best Mummy Massage in Women Weekly Awards".
Come try for yourself and see what the rave is about.
We know that pregnancy is a
phase of great physical and emotional changes. It is a perfect time for a
pregnant woman
to get a massage and practice pampering herself in preparation for her new role as a
caregiver. Good nutrition, ample rest, and regular Pre-Natal Massage
benefits both the mother-to-be and the baby. A good Pre-Natal Massage
can alleviate the pain you are feeling, improve your mood & mental attitude, and
thus help the baby by having a happier mom.
Benefits of
Pre-Natal Massage are numerous, including:
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Emotional support and nurturing
touch;
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Relaxation and
decreased insomnia;
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Relieves sciatic pain;
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Relieves stress on weight-bearing
joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis;
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Relieves neck and back pain caused
by muscle imbalance and weakness;
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Assists in maintaining
proper posture;
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Preparing the muscles used during
childbirth;
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Reduced
swelling in hands and feet;
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Reduce calf
cramps;
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Relieves
headache and sinus congestion.
Pre-Natal
Massage is extremely beneficial after the 1st trimester. Thus one
session a week during the 2nd trimester, and twice a week or more during the 3rd
trimester is marvelous & thus strongly recommended. Communication with our
staffs is essential by letting us know how far into your pregnancy you are, as
it would help build rapport and understanding.
Pre-Natal
Massage is usually safe for most mothers, but it is not recommended
before the 1st trimester of pregnancy without the permission of an
obstetrician, or if you are having complications with your pregnancy, feeling
unwell with fever, diarrhoea, morning sickness or have diabetes, high-blood
pressure.
Benefits of
Post-Natal Massage are numerous, including:
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Emotional
support and nurturing touch;
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Reduces water
retention;
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Firms body
and muscle tone;
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General
well-being by relieving muscle pains and body aches.
It is not easy
to bring a child into this world and we understand that. Anything we can do at
AFOND to enhance the pregnancy and child-bearing experience is an honour!