by Maternal Massage | 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 Maternal Massage | 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 Maternal Massage | 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...
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...
by Maternal Massage Team | Oct 9, 2018 | postpartum massage
When a marathon runner crosses the finish line they can usually go right into a sports massage booth to have their muscles lightly worked in order to help prevent lactic acid build up. A few days later, they may go in for a sports massage and have the muscles worked...
by Maternal Massage Team | Oct 4, 2018 | postpartum massage
After childbirth, it is not uncommon for mothers to experience mood disorders. In fact, this happens in as many as 2/3rds of new moms. With it being such a common occurrence, you’d think that more moms would be talking about it. However, it has a negative stigma and...
