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Prenatal
Massage

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Your Trimester Matters

Prenatal massage guidelines shift by trimester: 

  • First trimester focuses on light relaxation with provider approval.

  • Second trimester adds targeted relief for back/hips while avoiding deep leg pressure.

  • Third trimester prioritizes side-lying positions for comfort, circulation, and labor prep, often increasing to weekly sessions as discomfort peaks, always with doctor clearance and avoiding pressure points.

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Always consult your healthcare provider before booking a massage, especially for high-risk pregnancies. It's important to work with a certified prenatal massage therapist. 

Prenatal Massage Benefits

Prenatal massage offers significant benefits for pregnant women, including:

  • Reducing stress, anxiety, and cortisol levels, which can improve fetal development and reduce risks of prematurity.

  • Alleviating physical discomforts like back/joint pain, muscle tension, headaches, and edema

  • Improving circulation, sleep, and mood.

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After Care

After a prenatal massage, it's important to listen to your body and your baby. Some women feel faint or tired due to low blood pressure, after your massage ensure  you:

  • Drink plenty of water

  • Go for a walk, relax, or take a nap 

  • Practice your breathing

  • Eat a light snack if you feel faint, but don't consume heavy meals immediately after 

  •  Avoid natural stimulants like caffeine, yerba mate, ginseng, etc.

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