Prenatal Care Plans
What to Expect:Prenatal Care Plans provide ongoing support throughout your 10-month pregnancy journey. They are thoughtfully designed to address the physical, somatic, and emotional changes that unfold rapidly during pregnancy, with focused attention for each trimester. Sessions are also customized to meet the client’s individual needs and preferences.
By enrolling in a Care Plan, you will receive warm, consistent support every month. Services prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Benefits include: continuity of care, structured support, discount pricing, and a belly wedge (for sleep and low back/hip stabilization) as my gift to you!
Care Plans:-
For those beginning care in the first trimester or early second trimester.
10 sessions at 75 minutes, $1150 or 10 payments of $120
Meeting once a month until the last 6 weeks, then meeting every week or every other week. Extra sessions can be used postpartum.
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For mothers beginning care in mid-pregnancy.
7 sessions at 75 minutes, $805 or 7 payments of $120
Meeting once a month until the last 6 weeks, then meeting every week or every other week. Extra sessions can be used postpartum.
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For late-pregnancy wellness and comfort.
4 sessions at 75 minutes, $460 or 4 payments of $120
Extra sessions can be used postpartum.
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For intensive birth preparation in the final weeks.
4 sessions at 90 minutes, $540 or 4 payments of $140
Meeting once a week. Extra sessions can be used postpartum.
Physical, Somatic, and Emotional Focus:Physical Focus:
Addressing nausea and fatigue
Supporting hormone balance to encourage increased production of “feel good” neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin,
Promoting overall wellbeing.
Somatic and Emotional Focus:
Reducing stress
Creating space for joy,
Gently holding and addressing grief or anxiety from past infertility or pregnancy loss
Supporting clients experiencing surprise, ambivalence, or mixed emotions about the pregnancy.
Techniques: Gentle Swedish techniques with light, soothing pressure, emphasizing the neck, shoulders, and head to relieve tension and improve circulation for calming comfort.
❋ First Trimester (Weeks 1-12)
Physical Focus:
Easing back pain, hip tension, leg cramps, and swelling as the uterus grows
Supporting posture and circulation as the body adapts
Addressing neck and shoulder tension as the breasts and belly grow and shift spinal alignment
Releasing tension in the muscles, ligaments, and pelvis to create more space for the baby to turn into an optimal position for birth
Promoting flexibility and comfort throughout the torso and hips
Somatic and Emotional Focus:
Connecting with the baby as quickening begins
Connecting with the experience of a changing body
Acknowledging shifts in identity
Addressing changing relationships with the partner
Caring for anxiety, body-image concerns, and renewed mood swings as the pregnancy becomes more physically visible
Techniques: Can incorporate deeper tissue work where appropriate, targeted trigger point therapy, and gentle abdominal and fascial support to help stabilize ligaments and encourage labor readiness. Gentle heat may be used on upper body or outer thighs.
Positioning: Sideline positioning with supportive pillows becomes key for comfort and for avoiding pressure on the vena cava, while allowing safe access to the pelvis, back, and hips.
❋ Second Trimester (Weeks 13-27)
Physical Focus:
Preparing for labor
Improving circulation
Reducing anxiety and sleep issue
Easing pelvic/SI/ lower back pain
Reducing swelling and moving lymph
Addressing sciatic pain down leg
Releasing tension in the muscles, ligaments, and pelvis to create more space for the baby to turn into an optimal position for birth.
Promoting flexibility and comfort throughout the torso and hips
Releasing secondary breathing muscles as the diaphragm cannot pull down efficiently
Opening the carpel tunnel in hands and wrists to prevent numbness and tingling
Lower stress
Working with breath and visualizations as we release physical tension in preparation for labor
Somatic and Emotional Focus:
Preparing for labor
Caring for anxiety
Addressing the common mix of feeling impatient, excited, and vulnerable, and the mood swings between these
Working with irritability from physical discomfort and sleep changes
Addressing work or financial stress as postpartum leave becomes imminent
Mentally preparing for the responsibility of parenthood and wondering about one's capability as a parent.
Grief and stress around changes to existing children in the family
Addressing "Pregnancy Brain" and cognitive shifts that can include forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, or feeling overwhelmed.
Techniques: Gentle strokes, specialized support, visualization, focusing on hips, legs, and upper back.
Frequency: Often recommended weekly or bi-weekly as the body prepares for delivery.
❋ Third Trimester (Weeks 28-40)
In women who received bi-weekly massages for only five weeks, hormones such as norepinephrine and cortisol (hormones associated with stress) were reduced, and dopamine and serotonin levels were increased (low levels of these hormones are associated with depression).
These changes in hormone levels also led to fewer complications during birth and fewer instances of newborn complications, such as low birth weight. The evidence strongly suggests there are maternal and newborn health benefits when therapeutic massage is incorporated into regular prenatal care.
-American Pregnancy Association
Benefits of Prenatal Massage
Reduces pregnancy-related pain and discomfort
Relieves lower back, hip, and pelvic pain by addressing muscle tension and joint strain.
Alleviates sciatica and leg cramps through targeted myofascial release and stretching.
Decreases swelling and fluid retention
Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage to help reduce edema in hands, feet, and ankles.
Lowers stress and anxiety
Promotes relaxation and reduces cortisol levels, which can improve mood and overall sense of wellbeing.
Encourages better sleep by calming the nervous system.
Eases pregnancy-related headaches
Relieves tension that contributes to headaches and cervicogenic pain through neck and shoulder work.
Improves circulation
Enhances blood flow, which supports oxygen and nutrient delivery to mother and baby.
Helps with posture and body mechanics
Addresses the musculoskeletal changes of pregnancy—shifted center of gravity and increased lumbar lordosis—to reduce strain and improve comfort.
Supports pelvic health
Prepares pelvic muscles for labor by releasing tightness and improving flexibility when appropriate techniques are used.
May reduce labor complications and shorten labor time
Some studies suggest a correlation between prenatal massage and decreased labor pain, reduced need for pain medication, and shorter labor, though results vary.
Complements other prenatal care
Works well alongside pelvic therapy, prenatal yoga, and medical care to support a holistic pregnancy plan.
Safety notes
Choose a therapist trained and experienced in prenatal massage.
Certain positions and techniques are adjusted during pregnancy (side-lying and supported semi-reclined positions are common).
Some conditions require medical clearance or contraindicate massage (e.g., preeclampsia, uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain clotting disorders, high-risk pregnancy). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting prenatal massage.
How It Works-
Browse the Prenatal Care Packages to find the one that feels right for you. Or reach out if you would like to customize one.
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Booking is done through Ensō Natural Medicine. You can find it at this link.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Email with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, bodywork recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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Packages will purchased in person at your first appointment.
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I will take care of you from here! We will get you set up with a schedule that works for you. All you ned to do is show up!