FAQ

Any position is safe after delivery, but may be adjusted for your comfort or specific treatment. Some moms crave being able to lie face-down again after lying on their sides for almost nine months. Others may be uncomfortable face-down because of breast discomfort or the distraction of leaking milk. The side-lying position can be comfortable and very effective to treat specific issues of the shoulders, pelvis or legs. 

 You may be relieved to know that in most cases, it is safe (and beneficial) to receive massage up to your due date. Many women schedule a session on their due date so they have something to look forward to if they have not yet gone into labor. A massage is a great way to prepare your body for the experience of giving birth. Women on bed rest should receive modified massage, (very light pressure on extremities and no abdominal massage), and you should always consult your doctor if you have special circumstances. 

 Each woman and each pregnancy are different, so there is no standard answer to this question. If you are planning to use massage therapy as an integral part of your prenatal care we suggest once a month in the first trimester, twice a month in the second and third. If you are having a difficult pregnancy with back pain, sharp leg and hip pains or sleeplessness we recommend increasing your session to 90 minutes or coming once a week in the last trimester
 

   Yes!  Studies have shown that, when you receive a relaxing prenatal massage, the body naturally secretes endorphins. These “feel good” hormones traverse the placenta and ultimately soothe and relax your baby  
 

    As with any therapeutic approach to pregnancy wellness,  women should discuss massage with their prenatal care provider. The  best way to address the risks of prenatal massage is to be informed and  to work together with knowledgeable professionals.
Many professionals consider the best position for a pregnant woman  during massage is side-lying. Tables that provide a hole in which the  uterus can fit may not be reliable and can still apply pressure to the  abdomen, or allow the abdomen to dangle, causing uncomfortable  stretching of the uterine ligaments.