Childbirth is one of life's most sacred rites of passage. When facing this experience, especially for the first time, we encourage our mamas to gather all the information and support they need to make it an experience where they feel truly honored and comfortable. While your spouse or partner will likely provide as much of this [...]
At Mama Lounge, we do everything we can to ensure that your pregnancy is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The choices you make during pregnancy not only affect how you feel during those nine months, but how smoothly delivery goes and how quickly your body recovers postpartum. It’s no secret that pregnancy changes everything. [...]
The specialists at Mama Lounge of San Francisco are not only trained and knowledgeable in the areas of fertility and pregnancy, but the period following childbirth known as postpartum. Founder of Mama Lounge, Amy Gordon, recognized a need for a greater focus on this period and the complications that can arise within it when she [...]
Here at Mama Lounge, we take a special interest in fertility and overall health of women in the San Francisco area. Optimizing the body for fertility starts with what we put into it and making sure that we receive the proper nutrients necessary for reproductive health. Fat gets a bad rap. We’ve been conditioned to [...]
Many people schedule a massage in San Francisco with one thought in mind: relaxation. But there are many more benefits of massage, especially during pregnancy. Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. While it does reduce stress and promote overall wellness, if can also be a healthy way for many [...]
A great article was published recently lauding SF General as the safest place in the city to give birth. While it's definitely a hard sell esthetically, there is something to be said for suffering a less-than-fancy delivery room if it allows your baby a greater chance at a natural birth. After reading the article I [...]
Happy Mother's Day from Mama Lounge! We love all of our mamas and we are so excited to support you on your journey to becoming a mother. In honor of all of our moms we have a few quotes we'd like to share with you. "Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who [...]
Tasty homemade nut milks by CAN CAN cleanse and Peanut Butter Fenugreek Bars and Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Fenugreek Bars by Mrs. Patel's, and a soothing peppermint foot rub add-on to all treatments.
In our San Francisco acupuncture and massage clinic we work hard to help our clients who are facing infertility. In addition to a regular regime of acupuncture and herbs, we will commonly recommend an abdominal massage. Abdominal massage is a safe and gentle technique that works to improve blood flow to the abdomen and the reproductive organs. [...]
It's been a special week here at Mama Lounge. Three amazing babies came into the world that I've watched grow from conception. One very near and dear to my heart was a successful VBAC delivery. Watching a woman approaching a VBAC is a truly wondrous thing. It's like watching someone really stepping into their power [...]
