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There’s a great article in MassageMag.com citing new research from the Touch Research Institutes shows that pregnancy massage reduces prematurity, low birth weight and postpartum depression. That’s fantastic! Not only will massage make you feel better during your pregnancy, it has other wonderful benefits as well.

11. Massage provides expert handling of your minor bodily aches and pains.
In addition to addressing sports injuries or accident traumas, even minor aches and pains due to aging or a sedentary lifestyle can be eased with massage. Mild arthritic discomfort may be diminished with a massage at the spa by experienced hands. Stiff, underused, or overused limbs may benefit from professional massage.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

We get a lot of general questions about pregnancy from our pregnancy massage clients. We’ve found a great site that answers a lot of them, and also has an on-line store where you can buy books, DVDs, and all sorts of great things. Visit it today!
PregnancyHealthAnswers.com

7. Massage enhances your mood.
Releasing feel-good endorphins into your system, massage creates a sense of well being that can make anyone feel better. It’s hard to stay in a bad mood when you’re getting a massage. Plus, just getting away from the hectic pace of everyday life and enjoying a personal indulgence can give you a calmer, happier frame of mind.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

6. Massage provides a welcome respite.
Let’s face it: few people take adequate care of themselves. Many women are caregivers, looking after children, aging adults, and their own careers or relationships. All of these things can be demanding, so getting a massage is a terrific way to step into another world, at least briefly, to enjoy the luxury and comfort.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

5. Massage reduces stress.
Massage relaxes stiff muscles that may be causing tension headaches. It can help to free your mind of stressful events or difficult emotions, at least temporarily. During your massage, you have nothing to think about except for how good you feel!

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

4. Massage improves circulation.
Whether you’re feeling sluggish, have been doing too much deskwork, or don’t get enough exercise, a massage can help stimulate your body tissues and improve circulatory flow. For some people, massage can lower blood pressure and improve pulse rates to actually contribute to overall improved health.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

3. Massage relaxes inflamed muscles.
If you play sports, chances are there will be times when you overdo it (like pulling a muscle that has not warmed up properly). Massage helps heal those injured muscles and get your body back in working order. There’s a reason Michael Phelps gets a massage every day!

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

2. Massage eases tension.
Standing on the job, lugging a million bags of groceries, sitting in rush hour traffic all cause physical tension. Massage relaxes those worn muscles and limbs.

Thanks to Rose Alexander, who wrote a great article on the 12 benefits of massage for Lifescript.com. You can find the whole article here.

I came across a great article on About.com about how to minimize stress during pregnancy. The article was written by Henry Lerner, M.D., OB/GYN, for About.com. The article is 12 Tips for Coping With Stress During Pregnancy: How to Gain Control of Your Life. Tip #12 reprinted from the article follows.

12. Finally, and not at all the least important, consider the possibility of obtaining professional help. The field of psychopharmacology has advanced so much over the last 15 years that seeing a therapist no longer automatically involves years of once a week visits to talk about your feelings. Although such “talk therapy” can be helpful, there are now many medications that are safe for pregnant women to take. These medicines have very few side effects yet can transform how you feel. Depressed moods are often caused by changes in the biochemistry of the brain. There are medicines that can safely adjust the levels of brain chemicals. These medicines, just like the insulin the diabetic takes, can correct abnormal biochemistry and make you feel better and happier. If you and your health are provider decide that such medications would be useful for you, by all means try them. They will not cause a miscarriage or harm your baby.