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Labor Massage       

Massage during labor will relieve muscle cramps, reduce pain and anxiety. In addition to physical relief from labor, massage will increase your self-assurance and promote a speedier birth.  A massage therapist trained in labor massage and doula work, will also give you loving encouragement and support during this very special birthing process.

• Relieve upper and lower back discomfort
• Reduction of pain and anxiety
• Promotes a speedier birth
• Releasing muscle tension in hips allows the pelvic bones to expand,  giving your baby more room to move down into the birth canal 
• Abdominal massage between contractions relieves tension and tightness resulting from labor contractions
• Leg massage also releases tension in the legs promoting relaxation the leg muscles and reducing pain 

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Important: Massage therapy is not intended as a replacement for appropriate medical care. 

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