Care for the body growing a body

Most providers suggest waiting until after the first trimester (around week 13), and many moms-to-be book regular sessions through the second and third trimesters as the aches ramp up. Every pregnancy is different — check with your OB or midwife, and Kim will ask a few health questions before your first session.

Usually not — many clients find late-third-trimester massage is when they need it most, and with your provider’s okay it’s generally fine right up to your due date. At that stage an in-home session is especially welcome: no car seat, no waiting room, and your own bathroom two steps away.

Hip and pelvic-girdle aches are among the most common reasons pregnant clients book. As ligaments loosen and posture shifts, the muscles around the hips and low back work overtime — careful, position-supported massage helps them let go. Tell Kim where it hurts and she’ll focus the session there.

Usually not directly — most insurance plans treat massage as wellness care. Some HSA/FSA plans will reimburse massage with a letter of medical necessity from your provider, and Kim can give you a receipt for your session. It’s worth a quick call to your plan.

Comfortably on your side, supported by cushions and bolsters that Kim brings and arranges — the standard, safe setup for pregnancy massage. No lying flat on your stomach, and in later trimesters no long stretches flat on your back either. You’ll be draped and warm the whole time.

For most healthy pregnancies past the first trimester, yes — with a therapist trained in prenatal work, proper side-lying positioning, and your provider in the loop. If your pregnancy is high-risk or you have complications like preeclampsia, get your doctor’s explicit okay first. Kim reviews your health history before every first session.