Arvigo Technique Maya Abdominal Massage- Advanced Techniques for Pregnancy (preconception through postpartum)

Arvigo Technique Maya Abdominal Massage (ATMAM) combines the techniques of Dr Rosita Arvigo, and traditional healers to support the physiologic, structural, and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.  Health care providers using the ATMAM pregnancy massage with their clients have reported:

• On average, labor time is decreased greatly
• Less need for intervention
• Less fetal distress
• Mother has more energy postpartum
• Decreased rate of cesarean births
• Pelvic bone alignment for easier delivery
• Decreases scar tissue on the sacrum so that it moves better for the baby during delivery
• Increases blood flow to the placenta
• Other Benefits of Prenatal Massage:
  • emotional support and nurturing touch
  • relaxation and decreased insomnia
  • stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis
  • neck and back pain relief caused by muscle imbalance and weakness
  • assistance in maintaining proper posture
  • lessened sciatic pain
  • headache and sinus congestion relief

  Prenatal massage should be avoided when you are experiencing:

  • heavy discharge (watery or bloody)
  • contagious illness
  • fever
  • vomiting
  • unusual pain
  • pre-eclampsia
  • diarrhea
  • any malignant condition
  • contractions
  • cramping
  • vaginal bleeding
  • decreased fetal movements
  • leakage of amnionic fluid
  The pregnant woman needs to contact her midwife or doctor if she reports:
  • edema, especially in the hands and face
  • prolonged nausea and vomiting
  • fever or chills
  • continuing severe headache
  • visual changes such as blurred vision or spots before eyes