About Prenatal & Couples

This group covers massage for people who are expecting and massage that two people have together in one room. Prenatal massage uses positioning, pillows and techniques arranged for pregnancy. Couples massage places two tables side by side so two people can have a session at the same time.

For prenatal massage, the therapist usually asks how far along you are, how you are feeling and what you would like, and then positions you on your side or semi-reclined with pillows. Some therapists have extra training in this kind of session, and some businesses state it. For couples sessions, the room is shared and the two therapists work at once.

To choose a business, look for one that says which sessions it offers and how long they run. If you are expecting, find out whether the therapist states training in prenatal work. For couples, check whether the room is private and whether the two sessions can be different styles.

Ask your own health professional whether massage is suitable before a prenatal booking, and tell the business how far along you are. Ask how long the session runs, how the room is arranged and what the cancellation rules are. For couples, ask whether you can book the two sessions side by side.

This is general information, not medical advice.

Questions people ask

Can I have a massage while pregnant?

Many businesses offer sessions arranged for pregnancy. Ask your own health professional first, tell the business how far along you are and ask whether the therapist states training in prenatal work.

What is a couples massage?

It is a session in which two people have massages at the same time in the same room, each with their own therapist. Ask whether the room is private and whether the two sessions can be different styles.

What is the difference between massage and bodywork?

Massage usually means hands-on work on the muscles and soft tissue, in styles such as relaxation or deep tissue. Bodywork is a wider word that also covers methods such as reflexology. Each business describes its own services, so read the description.

What should I wear to a massage?

You undress to your own comfort level and are covered by a sheet, with only the area being worked on uncovered. Some styles are done clothed. Ask the business when you book and tell the therapist what you prefer.

How do I tell the therapist about pressure?

You can speak up at any time. A therapist expects to hear that the pressure is too light or too firm, and adjusts. It helps to say what you want at the start of the session.

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