San Diego Prenatal and Pediatric Massage

🌿🤍 Trivia Tuesday! Did you know massage may influence your body's stress response?

A 2005 review of research found that massage therapy was associated with lower cortisol levels and higher serotonin and dopamine levels in the studies examined. Cortisol plays a role in the body's stress response, while serotonin and dopamine are involved in mood and other brain functions.

While results can vary from person to person, massage can be a relaxing way to pause, unwind, and make time for yourself.

Because making time to relax and care for yourself is always worthwhile. 🤍

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to slow down?

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📚 Study: Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Diego M, Schanberg S, Kuhn C. Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience. 2005;115(10):1397–1413.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207450590956459

Your body called- it would like an appointment. If your shoulders are creeping toward your ears, your hips are feeling tight, or pregnancy has made getting comfortable a daily challenge, let’s do something about it. 💆🏼‍♀️ Book your massage for the week while appointments are still available. 619-703-9773 Sdppm.noterro.com.

🤍 Your mental well-being matters, too.

This World Mental Health Day, we're reminded that caring for ourselves is just as important as caring for the people we love.

Pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and everyday life can bring so many emotions and challenges. You don't have to do everything perfectly, and you don't have to pour from an empty cup.

🌿 Give yourself permission to rest.
🤍 Make space for your feelings.
☀️ Reach out when you need help.
💛 Remember that you deserve care, too.

At San Diego Prenatal and Pediatric Massage, we believe wellness includes caring for the whole person through every stage of life.

What is one small thing you do to care for your emotional well-being? 🤍

🤍 Trivia Tuesday! Did you know your uterus doesn't immediately return to its pre-pregnancy size after birth?

After delivery, the uterus gradually contracts and shrinks as part of the postpartum recovery process. This process, called uterine involution, generally takes several weeks and can take around 6–8 weeks to return close to its pre-pregnancy size.

Your postpartum body is doing so much behind the scenes. Be patient with yourself and give your body time, rest, and care. 🌿🤍

What surprised you most about postpartum recovery?

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🤍 Did you know gentle massage may offer wellness benefits for children on the autism spectrum?

Every child is different, so sessions are adapted to their comfort, needs, and preferences.

Gentle massage may support relaxation, body awareness, comfort, and positive connection.

Our goal is to create a calm, respectful experience where children can feel safe and supported.

Have a child on the autism spectrum who may benefit from individualized care? We're happy to answer your questions. 🤍

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🍼🤍 Trivia Tuesday! Did you know breast milk changes as your baby grows?

Breast milk isn't exactly the same throughout the breastfeeding journey. It changes from colostrum in the first days after birth to transitional milk and then mature milk.

Its composition also changes over time, providing your baby with nutrients and other components that support growth and development. 🌿👶

It's pretty amazing how the body adapts throughout the breastfeeding journey. 🤍

Every mom and baby's journey is different, and every feeding journey deserves support.

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