Holistic Abdominal Therapy techniques are renowned for fertility enhancement. It helps by shifting the uterus into the proper position, increasing circulation and balancing blood, Qi, lymphatic, nerve, and hormonal flow. It addresses stress-related fertility issues, unexplained infertility, tubal blockages, ovarian cysts, irregular menstrual cycles, hormonal imbalances and abdominal adhesions from surgeries.

Abdominal Therapy can be applied as a stand alone treatment or in combination with other therapies, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care and assisted reproductive technologies.

For IVF support, it is optimal to receive four weeks of abdominal therapy prior to stimulating the ovaries and if possible between the retrieval and transfer.

Preconception Health

Even if you are not having fertility issues, Holistic Abdominal Therapy supports women as they prepare their bodies for conception, leaving a healthier internal environment for baby.

For men, Holistic Abdominal Therapy can increase sperm count as well as overall health of the male reproductive tract. 

Holistic Abdominal Therapy During Pregnancy

Holistic Abdominal Therapy is known to alleviate much of the discomfort from a dropped or tilted uterus. As the baby and uterus grow, strain and pressure is put on the uterine and pelvic ligaments and pelvic floor muscles. This abnormal pressure during pregnancy can lead to

• low back pain 

• sciatica 

• leg swelling / edema

• varicose veins 

• hip pain / discomfort 

• constipation 

• headaches 

• difficult labor and delivery 
  

With regular sessions, the uterus receives good blood supply, and can help normalize pelvic alignment, providing optimal birth position for baby thereby easing labor, birth and postpartum recovery. 

Pregnancy Benefits

• Strengthens uterine ligaments

• Decreases ligament pain and discomfort

• Ease Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)

• Release sacral tension

• Strengthen pelvic floor muscles

• Supports optimal fetal alignment 

• Decreases chronic muscle tension, restores balance to muscles and ligaments.

• Improves lymphatic circulation and decreases incidence of edema

• Releases tension in ribcage and diaphragm, making it easier to breathe more deeply

• Helps ease tension and anxiety

• Can help reduce nausea and heartburn

• Reduce pain from varicosities

Improved Labor Outcomes with Abdominal Therapy

Abdominal therapy practitioners around the world have repeatedly found that their clients experience significantly shorter and easier labors. Midwifery-based practices that have integrated Abdominal Therapy into their prenatal care have reported positive differences in birth outcomes as evidenced by more efficient contractions and shorter labors.

Average Labor for First Time Moms-

• With regular Abdominal Therapy Sessions: 7 hrs 10 min 

• Without Abdominal Therapy: 16 hours 

• Difference: 7 hours 50 minutes less with Abdominal Therapy 

Pushing Stage-

• With regular Abdominal Therapy: 45 minutes 

• Without Abdominal Therapy: 2 hours

• Difference: 75 minutes less with Abdominal Therapy 

Women Who Have Given Birth at Least One Time Before-

• 18 of 30 women labored less than 4 hours after having regaula Abdominal Therapy sessions

• 19 of 30 pushed less than 10 minutes

• 11 of 30 pushed once 

Postpartum Recovery and Healing

Holistic Abdominal Therapy during the weeks after delivery helps to restore muscle tone in the abdomen and encourage proper position of internal organs. Abdominal therapy supports the uterus and ligaments to return to an optimal position and helps bring the pelvis and sacrum into balance.  

Abdominal therapy may be resumed at 6 weeks postpartum following a vaginal delivery or 3 months after a cesarean birth to address the following:

• Can assist in healing Diastasis Recti.

• Addresses pain from low back, sacral or coccygeal injuries that can occur during birth.

• Facilitates emotional healing from surgical birth and birth trauma.

• Helps reduce and resolve scar tissue that may have resulted from a cesarean birth.

How Will I Receive My Massage?

You will begin your massage laying face up with a memory foam wedge and pillows comfortably supporting you. When you turn over, you will have the luxury of laying face down on a specially designed pregnancy massage table that supports your belly with a comfortable support sling that adjusts to fit you. There are also cushioned breast recesses for much needed comfort.