Massage & Pregnancy
On one level, prenatal massage soothes and relaxes the pregnant woman’s sore, aching and burdened muscles. On another level, prenatal massage helps improve the usually delicate health of a woman carrying a child in her womb, as well as to enhance her well-being. The baby in the woman’s womb also benefits much in prenatal massage. Prenatal massage is said to make the fetus healthier and more comfortable inside its mother’s body.

Is massage always appropriate?
Massage is healthful and enjoyable during a normal pregnancy. However, because massage is not appropriate for some conditions, your massage therapist will want to know about your general health and your pregnancy. Give as much information as you can and always tell your massage therapist about any changes, even if you are not sure they are important.

Your comfort during a massage
You will be comfortably supported with pillows or cushions during your massage. In later pregnancy you can experience a complete massage comfortably supported in a side-lying position. If lying down is simply not comfortable, you can remain seated for a relaxing partial massage.

You will be draped with a sheet everywhere except the part of your body being massaged. If your sense of smell is sensitive, ask for unscented lotion or oil. It is fine to interrupt your massage when you need to use the restroom.

Be sure to ask questions you have about the massage in general or your session in particular. Tell you massage therapist if anything feels uncomfortable or if there are areas that you would rather not have massaged.