Aromatherapy and Massage
Aromatherapy during pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth are powerful natural processes in a woman's life. Many things change during the pregnancy, both physically and mentally. For most women, pregnancy is a very special period. But sometimes you may suffer from many problems, big or small, such as nausea, fatigue, heavy legs, feeling insecure or unstable. Complaints like these are part and parcel of pregnancy. It is important to take time to get used to the changes taking place in your body and in your life. To find a new balance, aromatherapy might by helpful.
What is aromatherapy
Aromatherapy literally means: healing through scent. Susan Hupkens is our aromatherapist. In her therapy, she uses essential oils. These oils are aromatic essences extracted from plants. They are expensive oils that can be used in many ways: in massage oils, bath oils, evaporation oils, etc. Each oil has its own specific combination of qualities, and therefore each oil has its own specific effect on the human body and mind.
Relaxing Massage
A massage with essential oil is beneficial for both body and mind. The massage will make you feel intensely relaxed and it will alleviate your problems. A massage will allow you to connect with your changing body and it will make you feel confident about the processes that take place in your body. A relaxing massage of a specific part of the body usually relaxes the entire body. Back and shoulder massages are given in an ergonomic chair, so you are in a comfortable position to enjoy the massage. Regular aromatic massages will help you relax, which is essential to a pleasant pregnancy and an easy delivery.
Consults
When you have multiple complaints, or when your complaints are more severe, you can also make an appointment for a personal consult. On the initial appointment we will try to find out what your complaints really are. In close consultation with you, a personal treatment plan will be made. Some of the treatments you will be able to do yourself at home, but for other treatments such as massages, you can make follow-up appointments.
Products
To order I make bath oils, massage oils, and ointments for you or your baby, but also nice evaporation oils that you can use during labour. There are specific products for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period. All products are 100 percent natural.
Gift Vouchers
An original (birth) gift: a massage gift voucher. Call to order.
Appointments
If you think that aromatherapy is something for you, you can make an appointment by telephone. Your midwife might also advise you to make an appointment. Usually aromatherapy appointments take place at Mundo's practice.
If you have an appointment, please bring the appointment card your midwife gave you, so that the aromatherapist can make use of recent check-up data. If you have a massage appointment, please also bring 3 large bathing towels.
Contacting Susan Hupkens:
Telephone number: 06-24552461.
E-mail: susan@susanhupkens.nl
Susan is registered with VBAG (Association for the Promotion of Alternative Medicine). Licence number: 2.040125A.