When a pregnancy is high risk, Birth Works Massage Therapists might provide you with a release form to give to your caregiver, clearing you to receive massage from our specially trained therapist. Massage is especially beneficial to the high-risk pregnancy, as these women tend to carry more stress and anxiety, have higher blood pressure, and muscle pain due to prolonged bed rest.

Massage can help the high risk pregnancy by:

• Decreasing stress hormones,
• Decreasing blood pressure,
• Decreasing anxiety
• Increasing blood flow with better oxygen and nutrient supply to the baby
• Relieving discomfort and muscle strain caused by prolonged rest
• Provide emotional support, reassurance, and education