The magnesium in the Epsom Salts can act as a muscle relaxant, as well as assisting in lowering stress hormones, therefore floating is a great natural alternative to sleep-inducing medications. The effects from floating can last for several days after, so it can help tired mums get into a relaxed, healthy sleep routine. Magnesium is essential for many different functions in our bodies, particularly during pregnancy.
Magnesium Sulfate is found in the Epsom Salts used in the float pod, this is what creates the buoyancy with the water. There are many studies showing positive results with floating reducing stress levels. The Epsom Salts, combined with the sensory deprivation environment of the float pod allows you the opportunity to go into a theta brain wave state, where stress hormones are lowered, at the same time as your happy, feel good brain chemicals are increased with effects lasting for days after.
If your stress levels can be reduced during pregnancy, this could also help with healthy development for the baby. Meditation is a great practice to aid in stress relief, and no better environment to meditate than the float pod!
To feel all the added pressure release from their lower back, their tummy, and inflammation easing in their swollen ankles is a wonderfully unique experience. Most women experience aches and pains from carrying a baby or for some more than one baby around for months, so you can imagine that the weightless environment of the float pod can provide instantaneous relief.
The float pod is like a womb within a womb for the little human growing inside you! I tell moms-to-be to talk to their practitioner about everything they do during their pregnancy, since that is a relationship of confidence and assistance. If you're doing that, your guide will let you know if they have a question about your activities, and if they do, you can research your particular situation. In light of this, I feel it is clear that the recommendation against floating in the first trimester is fear based rather than evidence based.
I theorize that float centers maintaining this policy are doing so based on the knowledge that the first trimester is when most miscarriages naturally occur.
If a miscarriage were to coincidentally occur not long after a float session took place, accusations might be made. Within our culture, there are enough fear-based demands on pregnant women as it is.
Floating is a wonderful way to deal with the stress and worry of pregnancy. I do not want to deny our first trimester clients the incredible benefits floating can provide. For many women, the first trimester is just as rough, if not rougher, than the third. Floating regularly could provide much needed relief.
As such, Fadeaway will continue to maintain our current stance. First, just be sure to discuss floatation with your GP or Healthcare Provider, where you should please note the following:. The pool or pod water is heated to the exact skin temperature of the body at The water contains over kilograms of Epsom Salt Magnesium Sulphate which allows the zero-gravity floatation experience. The tank water is filtered to less than 20microns, pH balanced, sanitised with a minimum of 2ppm of bromine.
There is direct airflow through the pod with its specifically designed ventilation system to encourage air flow and direction. Article courtesy of Mind. Previous Next. Floating while pregnant can have a wealth of benefits for the mother-to-be! Previous Post: « Travel in Pregnancy. Next Post: Listeria ». Footer Connect.
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