Massage can improve your health and comfort during pregnancy and can help prepare you for childbirth.
Read about how massage can be healthful and enjoyable during a normal pregnancy. Return to the main FAQ page.
Is Massage Always Appropriate? Massage is not always appropriate for some conditions. Your therapist will want to know about your general health & your pregnancy. Give as much information as you can & always tell your therapist about any changes, even if you're not sure they're important.
Easing Aches & Pains. Massage can help with many of the aches and pains you may experience during pregnancy. It can: relieve pain in your muscles & joints that must support added weight; increase flexibility & make it easier for your body to adjust to a changing shape; ease constipation, gas, and heartburn as general relaxation stimulates intestinal movement; reduce excess fluid retention; slow the process of varicose veins and relieve headaches caused by tension, constipation or buildup of metabolic waste products. Massage can help during & after childbirth - read more !
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