Prenatal massage.
Massage set up around your pregnancy. Side-lying with a full-body pillow, or face down on a cushion that supports your belly.
- Lengths
- 30 · 60 · 90 min
- Price
- From $65
- Pressure
- Light to medium
- Position
- Side-lying or prone
- Best for
- Pregnancy aches, sleep
What it is
Prenatal massage is a way to relax during the second and third trimester. Your therapist works with oil or lotion on the areas that bother you most, with pressure and positioning set up for pregnancy.
Expectant moms often point to the low back, the hips and the calves. The extra weight in front pulls on your low back, tight hip muscles can pinch the sciatic nerve, and your calves, ankles and feet can swell.
Why people book it
- Can ease low back tension
- Works the hips where sciatic pain shows up
- Gives swollen calves and feet some attention
- An hour to rest that can help you sleep
What a session looks like
Tell your therapist where you hurt before you start. Then you’ll lie side-lying, snuggling a full-body pillow between your knees and up to your chin, and switch sides halfway. Or you’ll lie face down on a special cushion that supports your belly and breasts, with a face rest for your head.
Your neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs and feet are uncovered one at a time. Your hips are worked while you’re fully draped. Sixty minutes is a good length. Ninety or longer can be too long in one position.
Pregnant? Book Prenatal. You’ll be side-lying with a full-body pillow or on a pregnancy cushion, not set up like a standard table session. Swedish is the same style of flowing strokes without that positioning. Have concerns about your pregnancy? Check with your doctor or midwife first.
Therapists who offer Prenatal
[Confirm who offers Prenatal]
Pricing
- 30 minutes$65
- 60 minutes$120
- 90 minutes$170
Same price for every style.
Questions
Is it safe?
Your therapist is trained in the precautions for prenatal massage and adjusts pressure, positioning and oils to match. If you have a high-risk pregnancy or any concerns, check with your doctor or midwife before you book.
Which trimester can I come in?
Prenatal massage is a good fit for the second and third trimester, and therapists typically wait until the second trimester to begin. [Confirm studio policy for first trimester]
How will I be positioned?
Either side-lying with a full-body pillow, switching sides halfway, or face down on a cushion that supports your belly and breasts. Your therapist will go over it with you.
Can I lie on my back?
Prenatal sessions here are side-lying or face down on a cushion. If you want a different position, tell your therapist before you start. [Confirm policy on lying face up]
