Induction Massage is for full-term mothers near or past their due date, hoping to induce labor naturally. Induction Massage is offered once a mother has reached 39 weeks of gestation, or earlier in special circumstances such as prior to a scheduled induction. If you would like an induction massage before 39 weeks, I ask for a doctor’s or midwife’s note.

 

This therapy includes a combination of Relaxation Massage, Acupressure and Reflexology - - these are the areas avoided during pregnancy massage. Essential oils and visualization are included in the session.

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Studies show that stimulating the induction points helps raise oxytocin levels (the hormones needed to give birth) to a peak around 7-8 hours after the massage; generally speaking, if baby is ready, labor would then begin within 24-48 hours. If a mother’s body and baby are not ready, induction massage will help the cervix to ripen, efface and dilate, but labor will not begin until baby’s gestation is truly complete.

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Induction Massage can be a wonderful time for a mother to process her feelings about her upcoming birth and ask last-minute childbirth questions.

 

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