by Elaine | May 7, 2019 | postpartum massage, prenatal massage
If you know what an HSA or FSA is, we don’t need to explain it, but basically you can use pre tax funds to pay for your healthcare needs. You can use this for over the counter medications, diabetic supplies, etc. But does your HSA cover massage? Is My Massage An...
by Elaine | Apr 30, 2019 | prenatal massage
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it definitely brings some aches and pains. If you are pregnant and looking for ways to get rid of those pregnancy pains, prenatal massage could be your answer. But there is a lot of false information about prenatal massage out...
by Elaine | Mar 23, 2019 | postpartum massage
Have you ever heard the term “The 4th trimester”? That seems to be best way to describe the postpartum experience. Just like the last 9 months, your body after birth experiences a range of hormonal changes, emotions, and physical changes. There is a lot going on....
by Elaine | Mar 5, 2019 | postpartum massage, prenatal massage
Remember Michael Phelps and all those big circle bruises? He used cupping to help loosen his muscles while competing in the Olympics. I think its fair to say that being pregnant is equally demanding on your body. And we are excited to announce that we will now be...
by Elaine | Mar 1, 2019 | prenatal massage
If you’ve heard of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction or SPD, then you unfortunately probably know about the pain that goes with it. This condition is found in many pregnant women. In fact, up to 60% of all women experience this in their first pregnancy. In almost every case...
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 Elaine | Jan 8, 2019 | prenatal massage
Once you near the end of your pregnancy, you will go through a lot of emotions. Excitement being the main one but you may also experience some anxiety. There is a lot to do to make sure you are prepared and ready. You may also be dealing with a lot of aches, pains and...
by Elaine | Jan 5, 2019 | prenatal massage
One of the most important things you should do is invest in a good prenatal vitamin. Ideally, a few months before conception but anytime is the right time to start. When looking for a good prenatal vitamin, you will see folate or methyl folate as an ingredient....
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...
