Pregnancy Massage in NYC

Prenatal massage is therapeutic massage designed specifically for pregnant people. It focuses on the areas most affected by pregnancy, including the lower back, hips, glutes, legs, feet, neck, and shoulders.

At PRESS, prenatal massage is customized to your body, your stage of pregnancy, and your comfort level. The goal is to help reduce tension, ease pregnancy-related aches, support relaxation, and help you feel more comfortable in your body.

Lower Back Relief

Prenatal massage can help ease lower back tension caused by postural changes, added weight, and the shifting center of gravity during pregnancy.

Hip And Glute Tension Relief

Pregnancy often places extra demand on the hips, glutes, and pelvic muscles. Focused massage can help reduce tightness and improve comfort.

Neck And Shoulder Relief

Prenatal massage can help relieve upper body tension from sleep changes, posture shifts, stress, and daily strain.

Reduced Swelling

Gentle massage may support circulation and lymphatic flow, helping reduce feelings of heaviness or swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet.

Stress Reduction

Massage helps calm the nervous system, support relaxation, and create a quiet moment of care during a physically and emotionally demanding season.

Better Sleep Support

By reducing discomfort and encouraging relaxation, prenatal massage may help support more restful sleep.

For many pregnant clients, prenatal massage can be safe and beneficial. At PRESS, our therapists use pregnancy-specific techniques and supportive positioning to keep you comfortable throughout the session.

If you have a high-risk pregnancy, preeclampsia, blood clotting concerns, placenta complications, unexplained pain, fever, recent bleeding, or any medical concerns, please consult your doctor or midwife before booking.

Many clients receive prenatal massage throughout pregnancy, including the first, second, and third trimesters.

If you have specific concerns, a high-risk pregnancy, or your provider has advised restrictions, please check with your medical care team before scheduling.

During prenatal massage, your therapist will use supportive positioning designed for pregnancy comfort and safety.

This may include side-lying positioning with pillows and bolsters, or other comfortable modifications depending on your stage of pregnancy and your body’s needs.

You should feel supported, stable, and relaxed at all times. If anything feels uncomfortable, your therapist will adjust your positioning.

Prenatal massage can focus on the lower back, hips, glutes, legs, feet, ankles, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and scalp.

Many pregnant clients request focused work for sciatic-like discomfort, hip tightness, low back pain, leg cramps, foot swelling, shoulder tension, and stress.

Prenatal massage may help reduce tension in the hips, glutes, piriformis, and low back, which can sometimes contribute to sciatic-like discomfort during pregnancy.

Your therapist can use gentle, targeted techniques to help relieve tightness and improve comfort without using unsafe pressure or positioning.

Gentle prenatal massage may help support circulation and lymphatic movement, which can reduce the feeling of heaviness or swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs.

Sudden, severe, or one-sided swelling can be a warning sign during pregnancy. Please contact your medical provider right away if you experience unusual swelling, pain, redness, shortness of breath, or concerning symptoms.

Check-In

You’ll share how far along you are, any pregnancy-related symptoms, areas of discomfort, and anything your provider has asked you to avoid.

Consultation

Your therapist will ask about pressure preferences, positioning comfort, goals for the session, and areas that need attention.

Supportive Positioning

Your therapist will help position you comfortably using pillows, bolsters, and pregnancy-safe adjustments.

Your Massage

Your session may include gentle Swedish massage, focused therapeutic work, circulation-supportive techniques, and targeted relief for the hips, back, legs, neck, and shoulders.

After Your Session

You may feel calmer, looser, and more comfortable. Drink water, move gently, and give your body time to rest.

Most prenatal massage sessions are available in 60-minute and 90-minute lengths.

A 60-minute prenatal massage is helpful for focused relief and general relaxation. A 90-minute session gives your therapist more time to address multiple areas such as hips, low back, legs, shoulders, and feet.

Massage frequency depends on your pregnancy, symptoms, schedule, and comfort needs.

Some clients book prenatal massage every 4 to 6 weeks for general wellness. Others book every 1 to 2 weeks during periods of increased discomfort, especially later in pregnancy.

Your therapist can help suggest a massage routine based on how your body responds.

Yes. Postnatal massage can support recovery after birth by helping relieve neck, shoulder, back, hip, and arm tension from feeding, carrying, sleep disruption, and healing.

If you had a C-section, complications, heavy bleeding, infection, or medical concerns, check with your provider before booking postpartum massage.

Wear whatever feels comfortable. Before your session begins, your therapist will leave the room so you can undress to your level of comfort.

You will be professionally draped with sheets throughout the massage, and only the area being worked on will be uncovered.

Yes. You can request a specific massage therapist when booking, based on availability.

If you are not sure who to choose, book the prenatal massage service and PRESS will match you with a therapist trained to support pregnancy massage safely and comfortably.

PRESS offers prenatal massage in NYC at multiple locations, including Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.

You can book pregnancy massage at PRESS Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Long Island City, Union Square, and Columbus Circle.

Book A Prenatal Massage

Choose PRESS for prenatal massage if you want therapeutic bodywork that feels calm, safe, supportive, and personalized.

Our massage therapists tailor every pregnancy massage around your body, your trimester, your comfort level, and the areas where you need relief most.

Whether you need support for low back pain, hip tension, swollen feet, neck tightness, or stress, PRESS prenatal massage is designed to help you feel more comfortable before and after birth.

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