Massage for the Mom to Be

Taking time for yourself during pregnancy is essential. Massage allows pregnant moms to unwind and feel serene, healthy, and comforted during a period of added physical and emotional stress. Benefits of massage for the mom to be include, but are not limited to:

• Eases backaches, headaches, shoulder and neck aches that may be caused by muscle tension and shifts in posture to accommodate increasing weight
• Decreases pain in the pelvic/hip area
• Increases circulation
• Improves digestion
• Reduces fatigue
• Improves skin elasticity that can help reduce stretch marks
• Helps reduce swelling in such places as hands and lower legs
• Can alleviate the stress on weight-bearing joints, like the knees, which are impacted by the extra weight of a growing baby
• Promotes relaxation and deep breathing
• Helps stabilize hormone levels by lessening anxiety

If you, or someone you know, is pregnant and in the 2nd or 3rd trimester, schedule a massage with Tina and Ashley, who both regularly perform prenatal massage. They will be able to help the mom to be meet her health and wellness goals.