by Elaine | Jul 30, 2019 | prenatal massage
First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy! This is always such an exciting time but it definitely comes with some stress and even some physical pain. Pregnancy massage or prenatal massage can help. If you have booked your appointment, continue reading to learn...
by Elaine | Jul 26, 2019 | prenatal massage
In most cases, prenatal massage is completely safe for pregnant women throughout all stages of pregnancy. However, there are some cases where we either recommend speaking with your doctor first, or even skipping the massage. When it comes to prenatal massage &...
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....
