Thai Yoga Massage

 A thai yoga massage can be a relaxing, effective way of relieving pains and aches of pregnancy such as ciatic pain, rib pain, back pain, leg pain. However, the greatest benefit is that it balances the energy body which can help with anxiety prior to birth. It works similarly to accupunture. This is why it can also be used to “induce” labour with a few treatments at the end of pregnancy. Evidence is reduced and not conclusive around the effect of accupuncture or acupresure to induce labour, however, there is anecdotal evidence of it working. It needs to be noted though, that these techniques do not induce labour like pharmacological approaches do. Energy treatments work by removing those tensions (energetical, emotional, spiritual, physical) that are getting in the way of labour starting. It has been proven that emotions (through hormones) affect the progress of labour, hence why being in a conducive frame of mind is important for labour to start. This is also why these techniques cannot be used for when induction is medically indicated and time is of the essence. As part of my care packages I include two treatments at the end of pregnancy solely focused on the pressure points that help labour start. This are accompanied by conversations and clinical checks which should be the most helpful at releasing fears.