Prenatal Massage

The Benefits of Massage

Massage has so many benefits for those hoping to become pregnant, for those in the middle of their pregnancy journey, and for those in recovery.

  • Increase circulation

  • Alleviate leg and back pain

  • Reduce muscle tension

  • Increase mobility

  • Increase you immune response

  • Ease insomnia

  • Increase your energy

  • Increase scar mobility

  • Reduce swelling

  • Reduce mental and physical stress and anxiety

  • Potentially reduce labor pain

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Whether someone is pregnant or not, there are minimal risks for most healthy pregnancies.

    Additional information on the subject can be found on the Cleveland Clinic website. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/prenatal-massage

  • It is recommended to wait until the beginning of your second trimester before receiving prenatal massage.

  • Massage can be received up the day of delivery.

  • Most often, you can receive gentle therapeutic massage right after birth. However, every birth story is different. What is most important before your next massage, after giving birth, is getting clearance from your doctor, especially if you’re seeking a deep tissue massage.

  • Sometimes, reflexology can be used to help induce labor. However, there is no strong scientific evidence that massage or reflexology can induce labor.

  • Some people experience less pain during labor and delivery when they have had regular, consistent massage before the big day.

  • Yes, it can! Labor and delivery is an intense process for the body to go through. Massage can help relax those over worked muscles, increase circulation to aid the body to repair, and help reduce scar thickening.

For more information visit:

Cleveland Clinic: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/prenatal-massage

or

Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/austin/services-and-treatments/prenatal-care/massage