by Maternal Massage Team | Jan 15, 2019 | prenatal massage
Pregnancy comes with two times the amount of blood, increased fluid within the joints, and often water retention. Mom feels swollen, hot, and a lot less like herself. Swelling during pregnancy is often a result of decreased circulation and increased pressure on blood...
by Maternal Massage Team | Dec 28, 2018 | prenatal massage
One of the biggest pieces of advice people give soon-to-be parents is to get as much sleep as they can before the baby arrives. While that sounds like some smart advice, getting a good night’s rest while pregnant can be quite the challenge. Very quickly the body...
by Maternal Massage Team | Dec 19, 2018 | prenatal massage
Birth is one of the biggest moments in any parent’s life. Filled with uncertainty and a tad bit of anxiety, birth requires a support system. A doula’s job is to offer that support to both the mother and her partner. This allows them both to relinquish their concerns...
by Maternal Massage Team | Dec 4, 2018 | prenatal massage
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common pregnancy symptom, although often ignored. Carpal Tunnel is a numb and/or tingling feeling in the arms and fingers. This is caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist, or in an area called the brachial plexus, a nerve bundle located in...
by Maternal Massage Team | Oct 19, 2018 | prenatal massage
Prenatal massage has many benefits and can help you throughout all stages of your pregnancy. A prenatal massage during the third trimester is highly recommended. By the time you hit the third trimester you are starting the countdown. Not just to meet your new baby but...
