It's similar to a regular massage. Aims to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. Also is customized to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies, and therapists trained in prenatal massage adjust their techniques accordingly.

Prenatal massage can improve mood and lower stress levels, help with pregnancy depression and anxiety, lower the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight in infants of women with prenatal depression, reduce swelling in the legs.

Getting a pregnancy massage can also put you in a more relaxed state of mind to help you cope with all the big changes that are going on in your life. If you decide to get a massage, it's important to tell the therapist right away if anything – including your position - causes discomfort during the massage.

It's recommended to do monthly massages until around 27 weeks, then twice monthly appointments from 27 weeks to 36 weeks, and weekly appointments from 36 weeks until you give birth.

it's not a painful massage, it has to gentle to your pregnant state. Tell the therapist right away if you're feeling pain.