Please consider the multiple benefits of your soon-to-be birth partner attending one of your prenatal massage sessions. Said birth partner can learn how to effectively alleviate any sciatica symptoms, as well as general aches and pains you may suffer throughout your pregnancy. As the therapist, I will work with you and your partner to help determine which techniques work (i.e. reflexology, or smooth, flowing strokes) and which do not. Additionally, massaging the mom-to-be once a day for 10-15 minutes can help the birth partner bond with baby, and help the woman sleep better. If the birth partner learns these techniques early, chances are greater that communication skills will be healthy, so the partner knows not to massage too hard or too fast. This will also clarify reflexology and acupressure points, to ensure the birth partner is not scared or in danger of inducing a miscarriage. Also, just think of the luxury of having four hands massage you at once!
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