Prenatal massage is a type of massage therapy specifically designed to be used during pregnancy. This type of massage may help relieve some of the aches and pains of pregnancy, but it does have some risks; it isn’t suitable for every person or every pregnancy. Pain relief, reduction of swelling, better sleep, relaxation and stress reduction are some of the benefits of getting a professional massage when you are pregnant.

Postpartum massage promotes relaxation, pain relief and stress reduction along with helping any new mom experience a quicker recovery and overall better health after giving birth. It also helps with hormone regulation, decrease swelling and improve breastfeeding. After delivering a baby, a woman may experience a postpartum phase known as “baby blues.” This experience could involve depression, postpartum psychosis, stretch marks, and vascular problems. Any one of these conditions can affect a woman’s ability to heal emotionally and physically after giving birth. But many of them can be improved with postpartum massage