Cam Oxenham
San Diego, California
Prenatal Massage
Cam Oxenham has been performing pregnancy massage for over 5 years with advanced Pregnancy Massage training through the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). He works closely with your midwife and birth team to create a tailored plan that best serves both the mother and baby. As a Health Care Practitioner and Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, he uses various modalities, to maximize benefits and relieve discomfort immediately. You can feel confident that you and your baby are in the best hands, creating the healthiest environment possible for this exciting journey.
Benefits of Prenatal Massage, Backed by Science
Pregnancy massage (or prenatal massage) is a specialized form of therapy tailored for expectant mothers. Using specialized techniques such as Swedish, fascial release, and light stretching, prenatal massage is effective in relieving common discomforts including:
· Back pain
· Leg cramps
· Swelling/Edema
· Muscle Tension
· Reduced stress hormones (cortisol),
· Increased mood-lifting hormones (serotonin/dopamine)
· Reduced Anxiety and Depression
The National Institute of Health (NIH) and the American Pregnancy Association (APA) among other reputable health sources have consistently proven that Prenatal Massage has significant health benefits, including reduced labor times and improved labor outcomes. Below are linked several of the many articles describing the various benefits:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2870995/
https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/is-it-safe/prenatal-massage/
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/prenatal-massage
