...can also be stressful - if you have discomfort and pain from your pregnancy. 

 

I love working with pregnant women because I see such a great improvement in your quality of life.   You ladies leave my office in such a better mood than when you arrived!

 

Research (and my experience) shows that massage therapy during pregnancy results in:

•  Better sleep
•  Less back and hip pain
•  Decreased stress hormone levels
•  Improved mood

 

Massage can also benefit your baby.  Studies show that expectant moms with high stress levels have aggressive, emotionally underdeveloped children, whereas moms who actively work to decrease their stress have babies who are easily calmed and children who socialize well with others. 

 

I especially like working with pregnant Moms because I can share many of the "comfort" tips that can make your pregnany so much easier.  I like to show my Moms stretches that will help them; especially the #1 pregnancy stretch, which helps to prevent and decrease back and hip pain.

 

I guarantee the quality of your massage with a 100% money-back guarantee, so there is no risk to you to have a Prenatal massage to ease your aching back or hip pain. 

 

"My pre-natal massage sessions were wonderful. I was amazed at how rejuvenated my tired back and leg muscles felt afterward. Many of the tips that Christine offered on how to relax and focus energy proved invaluable during labor. This was definitely worth every penny!"

- Cathy Perez, Denver CO

     Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prenatal Massage safe for me and my baby?

 

Yes!  In fact, massage is very beneficial for you and your baby.  However, make sure that your therapist is Certified in Prenatal Massage, so that you are massaged in a safe and effective way.  If your doctor or midwife has told you that you are "high risk", or if you have any complications, you will want to get her permission before getting the massage. 

 

How is a pregnant woman positioned during the massage?

 

After about 22 weeks, pregnant clients are comfortable in the side-lying position.   I position 3 to 4 pillows strategically on the table, plus a belly pillow, to ensure my clients can sink into the massage table and completely relax.

 

Please note that several Prenatal Certification programs forbid the use of massage tables with a "belly-hole", which is why I don't use those tables.

 

Can you massage a pregnant woman who is (insert number here) weeks along?

 

I can massage pregnant women all the way up to the day of labor.  After 22 weeks, I use the side-lying position which is completely safe for Mom and baby. 

 

As always, ask your doctor or midwife if you have any special circumstances.

     Why choose a Certified Prenatal & Postpartum Massage Therapist?

Pregnant women and new mothers undergo enormous change in their bodies, resulting in a need for specialized treatment from a Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist. 

 

I am certified in Prenatal & Postpartum massage from the Bodywork for the Childbearing Year program and have trained with experts in this field.  

 

Certified Prenatal and Postpartum massage therapists are trained to:

•   Understand the physical and physiological changes of pregnancy
•   Position you safely and comfortably for the massage
•   Use special techniques to address your pain complaints
•   Encourage you to actively relax in preparation for labor
•   Recommend ways that you can make your pregnancy/ new motherhood more comfortable

     Now that baby's arrived . . .

. . . you need massage more than ever.  When it seems like you don't have time to eat, sleep, or take a bath: take time for yourself.  Both you and the baby will benefit when you are relaxed and refreshed. 

 

Along with the joys of motherhood come many physical demands.  The strain on the body from nursing, picking up baby from the cradle, and many sleepless nights can further stress your already tense muscles.  Many women experience the following after the birth of their baby:

•     Extreme fatigue                                                                           
•     Sore neck and shoulders
•     Continuing back pain

 

Massage therapy can help new mothers by:

•      Nurturing and emotional support
•      Reducing pain from labor, surgery, and the physical demands of mothering
•      Alleviating strain and fatigue of labor and birth

 

I want you to feel better after your labor, and the sooner you get massage after the delivery the better.  In fact, I volunteered for several months in the Labor and Delivery department at Rose Medical Center (in Denver) giving Moms massages within hours after their labor!  However, please respect any cautions from your physician if you have had a Ceasarean delivery.

 

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