Yes — absolutely. If you have a normal, healthy pregnancy there is no evidence that massage during the first trimester is unsafe. In fact the opposite is true: consistent massage throughout pregnancy supports the natural course it takes. Please read more about this on the blog.

No. This is one of the most common myths about prenatal massage and it is simply not true. There are acupressure and reflexology points on the foot and ankle that can support labor induction — but in order to be effective, those points need to be stimulated consistently for hours at a time over multiple days. A massage session is not that. Your feet are safe — and they deserve the care.

Yes — for singleton pregnancies at any stage. The cushion system is specifically designed to support your belly without compression. Most first-time mothers fit comfortably in the cushions all the way to the end of pregnancy. For second-time mothers, the belly sometimes outgrows the cushions in the final weeks — and that is completely fine. We simply move to side-lying and continue from there.

What I ask is that you trust your mother's intuition. There is a difference between your belly lightly grazing the table and pressure pressing into your belly. When that shift happens, let me know and we will adjust immediately. You are always the expert of your own body in this room.

If you are carrying multiples, we will assess together as your pregnancy grows.

It depends on what specifically makes your pregnancy high-risk. Please reach out before booking so we can talk through your situation together. In some cases I will need a note from your doctor — but in many cases I won't. Every situation is different and I'd rather have a conversation than have you assume you can't come.

Come anyway if you want to. If you have heavy nausea, certain positions may aggravate it — we will adjust as needed. I can diffuse oils that help with nausea, or keep the room completely clear of scents. Communicate with me during the session and we will find what works for your body that day.

Ideally: once a month through 34 weeks, then every two weeks from 34 to 37 weeks, then weekly from 37 weeks to birth. That rhythm gives your body the most consistent support through each stage of pregnancy. That said — any session is better than none, and we work with whatever your schedule and budget allow.

Within 24 hours of birth if there were no complications. If you had a vaginal birth and are still healing, you can keep your padding on — I have extras if you need them.

Yes — infants are always welcome. I will work around your baby completely. You can also bring a support person to be with your baby during the session — there is a comfortable waiting area, or they are welcome to take a walk in the neighborhood or sit on the back porch. If you start lactating on the table, I have breast pads and a waterproof table cover. It is completely normal and nothing to worry about.

Yes. If you want to come before your six-week check-up — regardless of the reason — I will need a physician's release first. Once you have that clearance, I will work around your incision. And once it is fully healed, I can also do myofascial work to support C-section scar tissue recovery.

More than welcome. All circumstances related to childbearing are held in this space — miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss of any kind. You are still my client. If anything, you are more so my client now. You can share as much or as little as you want. Please see the Loss Massage page for more