Women who are having a healthy pregnancy can have a prenatal massage by a Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist at any time, from conception to birth. However, if the pregnancy is high-risk or there are complications from previous pregnancies, it is always best to get prior approval from your doctor or midwife.

Prenatal massage is known to promote relaxation and reduce stress! When we are stressed, our body releases a hormone called cortisol, a built-in alarm system that works with the brain to control mood, motivation, and fear. Massage can help to lower the amount of cortisol in the blood and raise the amount of dopamine, also known as the “feel good” hormone.

Prenatal massage can also:

• Aid in a quicker recovery after delivery

• Relieve headaches

• Reduce Fatigue and insomnia

• Decrease hip and lower back pain

• Relieve back and foot pain due to changes in posture

• Reduce swelling of the feet and lower legs

• Relieve Leg cramps

• Relieve Sciatic pain

• Improve digestion

• Improve breathing

• Reduce anxiety and depression