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 | Sep 26, 2018 | prenatal massage
Pregnancy comes with a lot of changes to the body. While most are miraculous and wonderful, some can be painful and scary. Having sciatica while pregnant is one of those. Early into pregnancy, you may find yourself with numb and tingly toes, shooting pains down the...
by Maternal Massage Team | Sep 25, 2018 | prenatal massage
When you are pregnant, your body is going through a lot of changes. It comes with a change in posture that can result in low back and hip pain. The weight gain and change in distribution can lead to pain and tension in the shoulders and legs. And it is also common to...