Would you like to feel great during your pregnancy? A massage is just the thing to help. Massage prepares your body for delivery by helping increase elasticity and range of motion in the joints and muscles associated with childbirth. And by helping blood flow in the legs, massage can reduce the chances of edema, varicose veins and blood clots. (If you already suffer from these conditions, then special precautions must be taken and you should let your doctor know you’re planning on getting a massage).

Is pregnancy massage right for you? Pregnancy massage is safe for most pregnant women. But if you have questions, we encourage you to read our articles for more information. The APMA gathers information from the leading pregnancy research organizations and presents it to you so that you can make an informed decision about whether pregnancy massage is right for you.