Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage is for women undergoing their second or third trimester of pregnancy (weeks 13 to 40 qualify). In this treatment, the patient lays on her side and we bolster the knees, the head and top arm/shoulder. This resembles the recommended sleeping position for pregnant women and is incredibly comfortable to lay in for 60 or 90 minutes at a time.
The main benefit to treating a pregnancy in side-lying is to reduce strain on the lower lungs, bladder, hips and lower back from the progressive weight gain at the abdomen.
As a Massage Therapist specializing in Prenatal treatment, I can tell you that there are no issues surrounding access to the your body. Common complaints for pregnancy such as hip/back pain, tense shoulders/neck, swollen legs/feet can all be addressed. For cases that include high risk factors (including advanced gestational diabetes, twins, etc) treatment modifications will be made and tailored to your specifications.
What you need to know when scheduling your appointment:
Please be able to provide how far you are along in your pregnancy, if you've been pregnant before and whether or not you've ever received a Prenatal Massage before. We will be asking for your expected due date on your intake paperwork.
If you're not sure, or still have questions, don't hesitate to ask me.