Floating and Pregnancy

Your pregnant and your body is growing and changing to accommodate a new life. Not only are you concerned with having a healthy pregnancy and delivery but you are now very aware that you are responsible for another life.

Trying to balance work, relationships, and the stresses placed on the body during pregnancy can be challenging. Fortunately there are options for managing these stressors and supporting your body through your pregnancy. Floatation therapy is a wonderful way to help you feel healthier and happier during your pregnancy and delivery.

As the baby grows your center of gravity begins to change causing structural shifts that can leave you feeling off balance and in pain. The most common complaints are back pain (both upper and lower), torso discomfort, leg cramps and achy feet. Floatation Therapy during the second and third trimester with clearance from your physician, can offer an amazing escape from the pull of gravity,and relief from muscle pain and tension.

Floatation takes place in a tub or a tank filled with water and 1000 pounds of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate). The water is kept at 94.5 degrees which is thermoreceptor neutral and safe for pregnancy. The high salt content allows the body to float comfortably without any effort, the body relaxes and stress melts away. During pregnancy it is recommended to float on the stomach with the head rested on the hands or on a float pillow.  Floating offers mothers an environment in which they can connect with their own body and their baby on a deep level. The float provides a similar atmosphere for the mother that the womb provides for the unborn child. Some women have even reported being able to hear their babies heartbeat! Floatation creates a safe, quiet, healing space for mother and baby to commune without distraction.

Relaxation is not the only benefit that floatation offers, the epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) has amazing anti-inflammatory effects and relieves muscle aches and pains. In addition, magnesium has been shown to play a vital role in pregnancy and birth. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to preterm labor, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. It is clear that adequate magnesium levels are necessary during pregnancy and delivery. The floatation solution allows the body to take in magnesium while floating effortlessly. Magnesium assists in building and repairing body tissue in both mother and fetus, as well as regulating insulin and blood glucose levels. It is understood that magnesium and calcium work together in the muscular system. Calcium works to stimulate muscle contraction and magnesium helps muscles to relax back into their normal resting state, which is why it is wonderful for muscle cramps, pain and tension.

Taking time for yourself and your baby is a wonderful gift during pregnancy and floating offers many benefits to both mother and child. Embark upon a journey within and experience the bliss of weightlessness with your bundle of joy, give floatation a try.