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Foot massage therapy is the most common alternative therapy recommended for pregnant women — and for good reason. So, put up your feet and relax… because you're doing a great job carrying that baby and you deserve it.

Safe Techniques for Pregnancy Massage Deep-tissue massage, with firm strokes pressing deep into muscles. Swedish massage, with long strokes to muscles and attention to joint mobility. Shiatsu, with pressure and tapping on acupressure points to stimulate the body's natural energy (called qi)

3 Questions to Ask Before Booking A Pregnancy Massage Service Is a prenatal massage safe? What is a prenatal massage? Why get a prenatal massage? I've always heard that I can't get a massage in my first trimester of pregnancy. ... Who should perform a prenatal massage?

The first trimester carries an increased risk of miscarriage, and some therapists are concerned that the increased blood flow during a massage might be harmful. Second, there are pressure points in the body that are thought to initiate contractions or potentially induce labor.

Although there is no consensus on the full spectrum of forbidden points,3 those most frequently cited as contraindicated throughout pregnancy (at least before 37 weeks) are SP6, LI4, BL60, BL67, GB21, LU7, and points in the lower abdomen (eg, CV3–CV7) and sacral region (eg, BL27–34).

It's best to avoid deep tissue massage and other techniques that might pose a circulation or blood pressure risk, especially when massaging the calves and legs. (Remember, a woman's blood volume doubles during pregnancy.)

Pregnancy Massage Benefits include: Reducing labor pain during childbirth. Lessening postoperative pain. Reducing anxiety + stress. Improving mood + lifting depression.

Areas to avoid and areas to focus on during your massage Experts stay safe by avoiding pressure points associated with the pelvis, wrists, hands, and ankles. Due to the risk of blood clots during pregnancy it is also important to avoid deep tissue massage in the legs.