A pregnant woman has special needs as her body changes with the developing baby. Massage, when properly applied during pregnancy and labor, is soothing, safe, natural, and effective. Massage safely eliminates or reduces many of the normal discomforts of pregnancy including: backache, fatigue and tension, sinus congestion, headaches, neck and shoulder problems, muscle cramping, and swelling of hands, feet and legs.

Ten Top Benefits of Massage during Pregnancy

• massage helps the body eliminate waste products through the lymphatic and circulatory systems thereby reducing fatigue increasing energy
• massage aids circulation and reduces the work load on the heart which assists in keeping blood pressure in check
• massage stimulates glandular functions which stabilize hormones
• massage relieves the normal discomforts of pregnancy—backache, leg cramps, headaches and edema (swelling)
• massage increase circulation which brings more oxygen and nutrients to cells (thereby reducing varicose veins) and to your baby’s cells providing your baby with better nourishment
• massage soothes and relaxes nervous tension which helps you to sleep better
• doctors and midwives agree that a relaxed mother will have a healthier pregnancy
• massage relaxes tense muscles and tones loose muscles
• cramping, knots, tension, tightening , stiffness and muscular discomforts can be alleviated with massage,
• back labor can be relieved with proper massage techniques to the sacrum area