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 weightlessness is deeply relaxing and a pain-relieving experience.  Pressure is taken off joints and muscles – easing aches and pains.  Water retention and swelling are reduced and blood pressure is lowered as blood circulation around the body is increased. Improved blood flow is beneficial for both the mother and the developing baby. 

Quick glance at the benefits of floating while pregnant?

  1. Zero Gravity in the pod —relieved of the extra weight gained
  2. Pressure is taken off joints
  3. Water retention and swelling reduced
  4. Blood pressure is lowered
  5. Blood circulation is increased
  6. Promoting that feel good feeling
  7. Ease of pain
  8. Improved sleep
  9. Intense relaxation and stress relief

Special Bonding Moments

Connection with the baby can happen as you float in warm and comforting darkness or with some ambient lighting. Many women describe a profound sense of connection with their baby, feeling as though they are both floating together in a similar environment. 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!