Use of the BodyCushion™ System will ensure utmost comfort and support during your entire massage. During your second trimester once a week is recommended, and twice a week in the Third Trimester.

Eileen will focus on your "trouble-areas" and help alleviate some of your discomforts during pregnancy. Specialized massage will target those stubborn tight spots and help alleviate Back-pain, Sciatica, neck and shoulder tension or just a general relaxation massage to alleviate stress.

You can also add-on 30 minutes of Reflexology to your session.

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The following excerpt is taken from WWW.PREGNANCYTODAY.COM

Today's pregnant women —along with other health care consumers— are looking for alternative approaches to support traditional health services.

Benefits of prenatal massage include:

• Emotional support and nurturing touch;
• Relaxation and decreased insomnia;
• Stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis;
• Neck and back pain relief caused by muscle imbalance and weakness;
• Assistance in maintaining proper posture;
• Preparing the muscles used during childbirth;
• Reduced swelling in hands and feet;
• Lessened sciatic pain;
• Fewer calf cramps;
• Headache and sinus congestion relief.

A study conducted by Dr. Tiffany Field at the University of Miami School of Medicine showed that massage actually reduces stress hormones in the body. Touch is vital to the mother's physical and emotional well being as she adapts to her new body image. Regardless of individual circumstances, a pregnant woman's body is challenged, changed and stressed in many ways. Massage gives special attention to the mother-to-be, which in turn nurtures the new life that grows within her.

Is prenatal massage for you?
Massage during pregnancy is usually safe for most mothers. Your massage therapist will want to know if you are having any problems or complications with your pregnancy before you begin. If you are, then your therapist will require approval from your primary health care provider before proceeding with any bodywork.
The following are circumstances in which massage should not be performed:

• Heavy discharge (watery or bloody);
• Diabetes;
• Contagious illness;
• Fever;
• Vomiting;
• Unusual pain;
• Pre-eclampsia;
• High blood pressure;
• Morning sickness;
• Abdominal pain;
• Diarrhea;
• Any malignant condition.

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* Performed after 13 weeks. Please refer to the list of contraindications if any exist please acquire written permission from your primary healthcare provider or Midwife before proceeding with massage.