Getting a prenatal massage can help ease your aches and pains and give you some much-needed relaxation during pregnancy.
Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know before you make that appointment.
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Can I get a massage while pregnant?
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Massage therapy reduces pain in pregnant women, alleviates prenatal depression in both parents and improves their relationships.
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