While pregnancy massage has all the benefits of "regular" massage, it has been tailored to address more specifically the issues and conditions that a pregnant woman faces.  More time is spent on methods to address low back and hip pain, edema, nausea, heartburn, constipation, etc.   Touch Research Institute conducted a study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology showing that women who received regular massage had decreased anxiety and stress hormones during pregnancy and fewer obstetric and postnatal complications, including lower prematurity rates.  So, in addition to making you happier and more comfortable, pregnancy massage is good for your health and your baby's health.  Please feel free to call me with questions about how massage can help with specific issues.  Please visit the benefits page for more information about what pregnancy massage might do for you.