The most common reason people have bad massage experiences is because they didn’t want to say anything to their therapist during their massage. If you’re too hot or cold, the music is too loud or soft, or the touch is too hard or not hard enough, or if you feel uncomfortable in any way, do not hesitate to let your therapist know immediately. All of our tables are equipped with heating pads, and everything from the music volume in the room to the angle of your face rest is adjustable.

It is commonly recommended that women not fly at all during their last six weeks of pregnancy. Most major air carriers require that pregnant passengers traveling within 30 days of expected delivery must provide a doctor's statement dated within 72 hours of departure indicating the due date and indicating that air travel does not pose a health risk. Women in labor will be denied boarding for safety reasons. Pregnant women should always consult their obstetricians or midwives before traveling. See similar questions...

Yes, it is said that belly dancing began as a birthing dance. The muscles that you use and the movements that you do are all a benefit to you throughout pregnancy and in the birthing process. Not all the movements are acceptable while pregnant, for example shimmying is a no no. Yet some of the other movements in dance are a huge benefit to you and the baby. Your baby will also enjoy the feeling of you dancing. Check out the Pregnancy section on this website for further information. See similar questions...

Pregnant women who have a medical condition that increases their risk for complications from influenza should be vaccinated before the influenza season, regardless of the stage of pregnancy. If all pregnant women would be vaccinated an average of 1 – 2 hospitalizations can be prevented for every 1,000 pregnant women vaccinated. Because of the increased risk for influenza-related complications, women who will be pregnant during the influenza season should be vaccinated. See similar questions...

The massage techniques used depend on the issue that is being addressed. Swedish massage is a nice relaxing massage with long strokes and varying pressure that addresses the center of the muscles. The pressure depends on the situation and circumstances. The work is performed with an understanding of how the muscles work together and oppose each other. In addition, the understanding of muscle layers enables Lori to work within these specific layers without poking and provide optimal relaxation. See similar questions...

If you were planning to get pregnant, then finding out you’re expecting a baby can be a wonderful surprise. However, if you weren’t, it is more likely to be a terrible shock. The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone, and you do have more than one option. The first thing you should do is go to your doctor or your local sexual health or family planning clinic. They will be able to discuss your options with you and help you to decide what to do next. See similar questions...

Not at all, though you’ll want to avoid treatments using deep pressure and/or heat. For your own safety, please consult with your physician before scheduling any services. See similar questions...

That depends. Pregnancy restricts the use of topical anesthetics and may present some other challenges. While there is no evidence to suggest that pregnant women cannot be treated safely, it is our policy not to treat without written permission of the patient’s physician. When you come for your consultation, we can discuss the particulars of what you would like to have done and review your options. See similar questions...

While many herbal remedies can be, and indeed are used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, there are others that are best avoided. WomanZone falls into the latter category. However you may be interested to know that, oxytocin, the hormone that is responsible for orgasm, is exactly the same hormone that makes the uterus contract during labour and initiates the letdown reflex when you’re breastfeeding. See similar questions...

First, talk to your doctor or midwife. Be sure your therapists has training and experience in prenatal massage. Ask for references. Be sure your therapist has a detailed understanding of prenatal massage, and experience in dealing with the issues you face. See similar questions...

Yes. If no complications have been diagnosed by a Doctor massage is safe. There are LMP’s that specialize in Pregnancy massage and are able to work with complications. I do not have that training but am trained in healthy pregnancy massage. See similar questions...

Yes. You may start the paperwork to establish paternity when you are pregnant. If the man you believe is the father denies it, a genetic test can be ordered after your baby is born. Genetic tests can be scheduled through the county Department of Child Support Services. See similar questions...

Yes you can ! But you have to be careful of which cheeses you eat and the way you eat them !In principle, pasteurized cheeses and cooked-curd cheeses (Comt?, Gruy?re, Beaufort…) pose the least risk, but still aren’t guaranteed to be 100 percent safe. A risk of contamination after pasteurization is always possible. Cheeses with a higher water content, from the soft-ripened family, pose a greater risk because bacteria grow more quickly in humid environments. See similar questions...