Prenatal Massage Portland

Prenatal Massage in Portland

AnnaMae has over 20 years providing prenatal Swedish massage for pregnant women looking for gentle, caring massage touch during pregnancy. She has a specialty in Swedish Massage which is the recommend prenatal massage technique of the American Pregnancy Association because it relaxes muscle tension and improves lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure. AnnaMae uses only approved essential oils, such as Gentle Birth, designed for pregnant women.

According to the American Pregnancy Association, studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.

Massage is also recommended after delivery to ease the stress and tension experienced during labor.