Is massage always safe during pregnancy?
Massage by a qualified therapist is safe during pregnancy but if you are experiencing a high risk or problem pregnancy you will first need to seek advice from your physician. Some conditions for which we recommend you seek medical advice before receiving massage include: • Preterm rupture of membranes (a rupture of the amniotic sac weeks or months before the delivery date) • Premature onset of labour (labour that begins after the 20th week and before the 37th week • Incompetent cervix (a cervix that dilates prematurely because of the pressure of the fetus) • Placenta previa (a placenta which grows in the lower part of the uterus and covers or touches the opening of the uterus) • Pregnancy related hypertension or pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure related to pregnancy also called toxemia) • Multiple gestation (multiple fetuses) • Chronic medical conditions (e.g.
