During Pregnancy
-Reduces stress, Promotes relaxation, provides emotional support and physical nurturing for the mother
-Reduces edema and blood pressure, relieves varicose veins, and increases blood and lymph circulation
– Greatly reduces muscle pain, joint soreness and stiffness
-Contributes to developing flexibility and the body awareness necessary to actively participate in the birth process
-Fosters nurturing maternal touch
-Builds the bond between mother and child
In Labor
-Contributes to shorter, less painful labor
-Reduces labor complications, medications, and interventions
In the Postpartum Period
-Helps with emotional, physiological and family adjustments
-Reduces back pain, and promotes realignment of the pelvis and spine
-Reduces muscle pain caused by childcare activities
In Society
-Develops individuals more capable of love and pleasure
-Builds less violent, more respectful cultures