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Prenatal massage recommendations

althardt624althardt624 member
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Hi!

I'm 13 weeks pregnant and already having some back issues.  I take yoga, but think a massage might be helpful.  Can anyone recommend any good prenatal massage therapists?  I'd prefer something in the Edwardsville, IL area or somewhere nearby.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Re: Prenatal massage recommendations

  • pam1005pam1005 member
    If you are having back issues I would really go see a chiropractor.  Some of them specialize in prenatal care and can do wonders.  A few of my girlfriends are pain free because they go every few weeks.  Most good practices will have a website or you can just call and see if they have someone who specializes in pregnancy.
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  • BabyOnBoard2012BabyOnBoard2012 member

    With my last pregnancy I went to Spa of Tranquility in Glen Carbon. It was definately worth it. Just look for the Mommy to Be section.>>https://spaoftranquility.com/spaservices.htm

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  • llamakinsllamakins

    I loved my prenatal massage therapist!! She is also a doula and really understood body mechanics to support a woman's body during pregnancy. She comes to your home and set up the table, etc. It's wonderful and very therapeutic! And I'm pretty sure she lives in IL, too! Her name is Michelle VanZeyl. Her contact info is here:

    https://www.doulasofgreaterstlouis.com/directory/vanzeyl_m.html

     

    I don't live in STL anymore, but if I did, I would see her! :)

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  • AshwyattAshwyatt
    Hi I am a massage Therapist and I am also pregnant. I am from edwardsville area as well. Massage does great things for pregnancy. Chiropractic does as well. I just went and got adjusted and my back pain has went away also. I still continue to get massages because it helps with so many things durring pregnancy that most people are not aware of. So i would say do both if you can afford it. =)
    • Eases backaches, headaches, shoulder and neck aches that may be caused by muscle tension and shifts in posture to accommodate increasing weight
    • Decreases pain in the pelvic/hip area
    • Increases circulation
    • Improves digestion
    • Reduces fatigue
    • Improves skin elasticity that can help reduce stretch marks
    • Helps reduce swelling in such places as hands and lower legs
    • Can alleviate the stress on weight-bearing joints, like the knees, which are impacted by the extra weight of a growing baby
    • Promotes relaxation and deep breathing
    • Helps stabilize hormone levels by lessening anxiety     
     
     
    Those are just some. Sorry I didnt mean to go over board but if you didnt really know what massage does I just wanted to fill you in. Its also great if your planning a natural birth and its great for post part-um while the body is returning back to normal. 
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