Craniosacral therapy for pregnancy sessions focus on the bony pelvis, (the hip bones, sacrum, pubic bones and coccyx) along with abdominal organs, and uterus.
Importantly, the uterus is held in place by ligaments which can tighten and may become uncomfortable in pregnancy. Gentle craniosacral therapy is the go-to for releasing these supportive ligaments to allow for better posture and biomechanical function. We receive many referrals from midwives, obstetricians and birth doulas whose clients are feeling discomfort, and we find that craniosacral therapy is brilliant at easing this physical stress.
The slow and present way in which Craniosacral therapy is offered also invites awareness and physical connection to your body, encouraging understanding and real ‘knowing’ of your body on a felt level, as opposed to just learning from pictures and diagrams! Your therapist will love explaining what all the structures are and what they ‘should’ be doing as opposed to what they are doing.
At the time of pregnancy and leading up to delivery, Craniosacral therapy can help relieve low back pain, reduce stress and create a more aligned, comfortable and positive experience for both the mother and child.
Post-partum, Craniosacral therapy can balance your system to help with the readjustment from being pregnant and giving birth, to being a mumma and having your body back to yourself. It further alleviates some of the common postpartum problems, and assists with the recovery of soft tissue structures that may have been stressed during delivery.
Whilst there are biomechanical and structural benefits to Craniosacral therapy for pregnancy, the spiritual and even soul-level effects cannot be ignored.
There really is something special about Craniosacral therapy that allows for a deeper connection to your body and your developing baby which supports the mother through pregnancy, labor and post- partum.
Craniosacral therapy can be combined with your regular pre- or post natal massage session, including massage oils and relaxing pregnancy massage techniques. We strongly encourage mummas to schedule a 90min session, given the slow deep nature of Craniosacral work.
Our Craniosacral for Pregnancy Practitioner
