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Pregnancy massage

Prenatal massage can decrease muscular pain, improve sleep, and decrease stress. It also improves circulation. It should be done by therapists who have been trained in prenatal massage - they are equipped to safely position pregnant bellies with special padding or massage tables.
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Dr. Jeff Livingstonreviewed this
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Is a type of:Pregnancy
How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

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