PREGNANCY MASSAGE

Pregnancy massage or Prenatal Massage is massage therapy offered to pregnant women. Massage has been found to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints caused during pregnancy. Swedish Massage is the recommended massage method.

Prenatal Massage is not for everyone. You must always check with the doctor or midwife before undergoing a massage. Look for a massage therapist who is certified in Pregnancy Massage with specific knowledge on positioning, techniques used, areas to avoid and so on. Many facilities refuse to offer massage to a woman who is still in her first trimester.

Learn more about Pregnancy Massage from:

• American Pregnancy Association