Can a pregnant women get a massage?

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I am not a massage therapist, but I own the finest day spa in my area. Physicians mandate that massage not be administered during the first trimester of pregnancy. Thereafter, massage is both permissible and beneficial. However, you need to check with you own personal physician before engaging in this or any other questionable activity thorughout your pregnancy. Additionally, always notify your Massage Therapist of what stage of pregnancy you are in. When calling to make the appointment, ask if there is someone with training in pregnancy massage therapy. Most massage therapy schools include this training, but licensing varies so much from state to state that it is worth asking. Also ask if they have the proper add-ons for the massage table so that your belly can be both accommodated and supported throughout the treatment. The gold standard for certification for Massage Therapists in the US is called "National Certification". You can find out more at their website: http://www.ncbtmb.com/ as well as locate providers in your area. Lastly, ask them if they are specifically insured as a provider of pregnancy massage. We stopped doing them recently, as the rates went astronomically high. I do not know if that is based on true risk or the insurance company's perception of risk. Kind of like the homeowner insurance going way up in coastal areas that "could" get hurricane damage. Anyway, you can benefit on many levels both physically and mentally from good massage therapy during appropriate intervals in your pregnancy. Good luck with the massages and with the baby!

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