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Effects of STRESS during Pregnancy
1. Increased Labor Pain
2. Increase in STRESS hormones
3. Depression
4. Low birth weight and premature labor
5. Higher incidences of miscarriage
6. Prolonged labor or failure to progress in labor
7. Obstetrical complications
8. Increased likelihood of exhibiting unhealthy lifestyle habits
9. Delayed infant neuromotor development
10. Uterine Vasoconstriction
11. Dampened effectiveness of oxytocin
12. Elevated maternal heart rate and blood pressure
Effects of STRESS on FETAL Development
1. Premature labor
2. Low birth weight
3. High blood pressure and cardiovascular disease later in life
4. Cognitive delays, such as autism and autistic spectrum disorders
5. Neuromotor delays
6. Behavioral problems, such as ADD
7. Slowed brain development
8. Obesity later in life
9. Hypersensitivity
10. Cleft lip and cleft palate
Benefits of Prenatal Massage
1. Prepares the woman physically, emotionally. and mentally for labor
2. Treats the common discomforts of pregnancy
3. Reduces pain
4. Elevates mood, encourages loving maternal care
5. Minimizes nausea, stimulates peristaltic activity
6. Fosters deeper breathing, enhances internal respiration
7. Speeds up venous and lymph circulation. brings nutrients to tissues and eliminates waste products, reduces swelling. eases varicose veins, normalizes blood pressure
8. Decreases chronic muscle tension, restores postural balance, normalizes joint range of motion
9. Supports a healthy in utero environment
10. Reduces tension, stress, and anxiety
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