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What are the benefits of a prenatal massage therapist?

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Relaxation...: Any massage therapist can lead to you being more relaxed; which can be beneficial to both mom-to-be; and ease the burdens of the labor process.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prenatal Massage: “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.” REF: http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/prenatal-massage/

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