Although every pregnancy is unique, this is a list of common symptoms that women experience:

• nausea/vomiting
• fatigue
• breast tenderness
• constipation
• frequent urination

• nasal congestion
• heartburn
• headaches
• back pain

• postural changes causing low back pain, hip pain, calve/feet cramps, & headaches
• hypermobile joints and stress on ligaments
• expanding uterus crowds organs which causes shortness of breath and frequent urination
• stretched uterus and abdominal ligaments contribute to abdominal pain and increased edema to hands, feet and ankles.

• trigger points
• rib subluxations
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• thoracic outlet syndrome
• sciatica
• gait/postural changes

Massage Therapy can use a variety of techniques to relax tight muscles, increase circulation & drainage. Your RMT may recommend specific stretching and strengthening exercises to relieve discomfort & to achieve muscle balance. Your current exercises/activities may need to be modified if you are feeling too exhausted, hot, or thirsty after working out.

• promotes relaxation decreasing
• stress & anxiety
• decreases fascial adhesions
• increases circulation & lymphatic drainage
• increases pelvic stability & muscle balance/decreases muscle tension, aches & trigger points
• decreases frequency & intensity of headaches

We have a special pregnancy massage table, The Body Cushion System© that allows pregnant women to lay comfortably face down or lay side lying. The cushion adjusts to different shapes and sizes so women in all stages of pregnancy can safely lay fully supported for a relaxing and comfortable massage.