Question 1

Can you get a massage during the first trimester of your pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! During the first trimester, it is perfectly okay to get a massage. Certain modalities may not be recommended during this stage but there are different ways to address concerns. A certified prenatal massage therapist is trained to provide a safe tension relieving massage.

Question 2

How soon after having my baby can I get a massage?

Accepted Answer

In many Eastern cultures, massaging mom just a few hours after delivery is quite common, although it’s often not promoted as an option in Western cultures. Ultimately, you can get a massage as soon as you feel ready, as long as you didn’t have a C-section.

Question 3

What are the benefits of massage during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy brings on change within your body relatively fast. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. Massage helps with encouraging circulation, relaxation, promotes better sleep, and may help ease labor pains as you approach your due date.

Question 4

Can you get deep tissue massages during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can definitely get deep tissue work done during pregnancy. Certified prenatal massage therapists are trained in the contraindications to provide a safe and effective treatment session for you.

Question 5

I’ve been feeling a lot of hip pains and shooting pains down my legs. Can massage therapy help?

Accepted Answer

Yup! It’s a pain in the butt to have to deal with that but it happens towards the end of your pregnancy. While it is normal, there are many ways massage therapy can provide some relief.

When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.

Jessica Lange

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