Bodywork for Birth

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Helping women from Preconception to Postpartum is another passion of mine. I completed Claire Marie Miller's Nurturing the Mother certification program in 2006. I also studied with Pam England of Birthing from Within as well as completed a yoga for pregnancy certificate.  

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Many myths surround pregnancy massage. 

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Myth #1

It isn't safe to receive a massage during the first trimester.

False: During a normal healthy pregnancy, it is perfectly safe and beneficial to receive a massage from a professional trained in pregnancy massage.

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Myth #2

It isn't safe to deeply massage the legs of a pregnant women.

False: Unless the woman has a history of blood clots or other health conditions are present, it is perfectly safe to deeply massage her legs. If there is moderate edema, lymphatic massage should be performed first.

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Myth #3 

It isn't safe to massage a pregnant woman's feet.

False: As long as the therapist does not put intentional and prolonged pressure on certain reflexology points, it is perfectly safe to massage a pregnant women's feet. The same goes for shoulders and other areas with reflexology or acupressure points.