#27 of 31 posts in 31 days
Pregnancy massage is an awesome pain and stress reliever through all stages of most low-risk pregnancies. So many changes occur in the body during pregnancy and many of them bring aches and pains. If not aches and pains then emotional ups and downs. Regular massage throughout pregnancy can help with all of these discomforts.
Weight gain is essential in every pregnancy because the body is nurturing a growing baby.The growth of the baby on the front side of the body often causes the mother to change how she stands and walks. It can become downright painful!
Lower back pain, shoulder pain, fatigue, headaches, emotional stress, and anxiety are all things that a pregnant woman can experience. (Sometimes all at once!) Massage therapy can bring comfort to the expectant mother by relieving some of the pain, reducing anxiety and providing support. It can also help prepare the mother for labor and delivery.
I usually ask the mother to get her doctor’s permission to receive bodywork. I am open to following special instructions or restrictions. I am here to help any way that I can. High risk pregnancies require the Doctor’s approval.
Reasons NOT to get a massage while pregnant:
High Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled Diabetes
Excessive Swelling
Risks of Blood Clots
Pregnancy Massage is offered in Paris, AR at The Comfort Zone Massage. My office is located inside Shirley’s Beauty Shop. If you have any questions about pregnancy massage ask your doctor and give me a call. My contact information is on my website www.thecomfortzonemassage.com
I use the Oakworks Side-lying Positioning System. It is a collection of bolsters to support the pregnant woman in the side-lying position. There is excellent support for the head, rib-cage, baby-belly, and legs. I also add pillows for specific comfort. Safety is my number one goal!
The Comfort Zone Massage 
Leann Faulkner said,
August 27, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Great posts Tracy, I have enjoyed them tremendously!
YOU CAN DO IT!! Not many more to go. : )
tlbradley said,
August 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Thanks! This encouragement means a great deal to me today 🙂