How Does Float Therapy Effect Pregnancy?
During pregnancy the body works extremely hard to send nutrients and energy to your growing baby. It goes without saying it is an immense task which requires ultra-human strength, add in all the duties life throws are your daily such as family, work etc. it’s no wonder that many women feel exhausted and stressed at times throughout the nine months.
As your body changes and grows you produce a certain amount of necessary fat, extra blood, placenta and amniotic fluid. There can be a lot of extra physical weight which the body is not used to and can cause physical pain, muscular pain or soreness and difficulty sleeping. Doctors often recommend swimming as the best form of exercise during pregnancy, as so arguably floatation is even better!
While in the pod you achieve a zero gravity like feeling. this means that you are relieved of the extra weight gained and pressure is taken off joints water retention and swelling are reduced and blood pressure is lowered as blood circulation around the body is increased.
What benefits does floating have while pregnant?
Zero Gravity in the pod —relieved of the extra weight gained
Pressure is taken off joints
Water retention and swelling reduced
Blood pressure is lowered
Blood circulation is increased
Promoting that feel good feeling
Ease of pain
Improved sleep
Intense relaxation and stress relief
What Else Does It Do For Pregnancy?
As you float in warm and comforting darkness or ambient lighting. This experience promotes the physiological phenomenon known as the ‘mirror effect’, whereby expectant mothers have the opportunity to form a closer physical and spiritual bond with their baby through the similarity of the experience.
We often hear from mums-to-be that being in the float pod they become a lot more aware of their baby’s movement, sometimes even hearing the little one’s heartbeat; A beautiful bonding experience!
