The benefits of prenatal massage or massage during pregnancy
Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.
Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress and improve overall health. However, modern investigation and research is proving that prenatal massage therapy can be a very essential ingredient in a woman’s prenatal care and should be given careful consideration.