Prenatal massage is a safe and supportive therapy for women throughout pregnancy. Massage helps moms-to-be relax and minimize the impact of stress on their bodies. Therapeutic touch can help relieve many of the aches and pains that accompany that growing belly and the resulting postural distortions. Safe for both mom and baby, research shows that massage promotes healthier moms, shorter and less traumatic labors and healthier babies.

Most pregnant women come to see me when the discomforts of the last few months of pregnancy become unbearable. But the real benefits of the massage are gained from more regular sessions throughout the pregnancy. While all relaxation techniques are beneficial, touch therapies have the strongest impact. Women who receive regular massage have measurably reduced levels of stress hormones and report less mood swings and physical discomforts.