A typical professional massage session takes at least 60 minutes and can be scheduled for 90 minutes. The mother will be supported with pillows as she lies on her side. She will be draped with a sheet and only the body part that is being worked on by the licensed massage therapist will be exposed. The massage room  is quiet and at a comfortable temperature for the mother with quiet music in the background.

Benefits of massage during pregnancy: 

• Reduces swelling in hands, feet and ankles
• Lessens sciatic pain
• Eases muscular discomforts in areas like the low back & neck, leg cramps and helps with tension and tightening that can be experienced throughout the body
• Relaxes tense muscles and can help increase flexibility.
• Decreases insomnia
• Increases blood flow which helps with fatigue
• Strengthens the immune system
• Stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, into the brain and nervous system.
• Helps relieve anxiety or depression
• Helps increase blood circulation, which in turn delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the mother and baby.
• Can be used during the birth as well as after making both experiences easier and more comfortable
• Eases stress mothers often feel after the birth

• Cortisol levels decreased and, in turn, excessive fetal activity decreased, and the rate of prematurity was lower in women who receive regular massage during pregnancy. In a study of labor pain, women who received massage therapy experienced significantly less pain, and their labors were on average 3 hours shorter with less need for medication.