01
Before booking
Start with your own health context
Ask your prenatal clinician about massage if you have complications, new symptoms, or uncertainty. Do not use a website questionnaire to diagnose whether massage is safe for you.
- Mention relevant procedures and medications
- Pause for unexplained swelling or acute symptoms
- Seek urgent care for urgent symptoms
02
Choose experience
Ask about prenatal training
Confirm how the therapist adapts positioning, pressure, bolstering, and session length during pregnancy. Titles and requirements vary by jurisdiction.
- Ask how often they work with pregnant clients
- Request side-lying supports
- Confirm an easy way to change position
03
During the session
Comfort can change quickly
Tell the therapist about dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, pain, or any need to reposition. A session can be shortened or stopped at any time.
- Side-lying is a common option
- Keep water and a clear path nearby
- Do not push through discomfort