[Our doula] was amazing and supportive. Not sure how I would have managed without her help. She only came twice a week but knowing she was coming gave me sanity. She was so helpful at answering my questions that came up and helping with [our son] who was colickyish.
Other Services
- Pre- and post-natal massage therapy
- Infant massage
- In-home instruction
Massage therapy:
Pregnancy and birth are a time when increased self care is of utmost importance. Massage therapy and bodywork while pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding are safe and nourishing additions to your proactive health regime.
Benefits of prenatal massage:
- emotional support in time of transition
- relaxation and stress reduction
- increased blood and lymph circulation
- increased immune system function
- reduction of edema
- relief of muscle spasm, strain and carrying increased weight
- development of sensory awareness to prepare for experience of labor
- improved labor outcome with reduced pain perception and shorter labors.
Benefits of post-partum massage:
- gives women the opportunity to process the birth experience
- facilitates recovery through enhanced circulation and lymphatic drainage
- alleviates muscle soreness from labor and breastfeeding
- addresses connective tissue recovery
- supports mind body connection with changes in posture
Birthways massage therapy is provided by Mandy Toavs, an experienced labor support doula and licensed massage therapist (NCTMB (Nationally Certified Therapuetic Massage and Bodywork)).
Mandy's holistic belief's surrounding health and wellness have guided her to the understanding that bodywork is vital to supporting the body's process of healing. She studied massage therapy at the New Mexico College of Natural Healing, with emphasis in body work during the childbearing year, and infant massage.
Infant massage:
Birthways offers in-home infant massage instruction. Infant massage can help you connect with your baby, learn more about your baby’s cues, and provide you with tools for soothing your infant.
In-home instruction.
Experienced Birthways doulas can help you prepare for parenting with in-home classes tailored to your needs. From babycare 101 to understanding infant sleep, Birthways doulas are happy to develop a class that follows your parenting philosophy and increases your parenting confidence.
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