Pre & Postnatal Massage Therapy NYC
Nurture, Support, and Restore Through Every Stage
Pregnancy transforms your body in profound ways. At Mudras, we understand that every mother's journey unfolds differently, requiring care shaped around her specific experience.
Our Pre & Postnatal Massage sessions address what your body needs as it changes through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Led by our prenatal specialist with over twenty years of dedicated practice, each session focuses on your comfort, safety, and genuine restoration.
Why Mudras for Prenatal & Postnatal Massage
Two Decades of Specialized
Experience
Our prenatal specialist brings extensive expertise in working with women's bodies through pregnancy and recovery. This depth of experience means understanding not just techniques, but how bodies change through each stage and what they need in response.
Safety You Can Trust
We choose techniques based on where you are in your pregnancy or recovery, ensuring care that serves both you and your baby. Every decision reflects our commitment to your wellbeing.
Shaped Around You
Sessions adapt to what you're experiencing. Whether you're dealing with back discomfort, circulation challenges, swelling, or simply need space to rest and breathe, we respond to what your body asks for.
What Prenatal & Postnatal Massage Offers
Physical Relief:
Eases back, hip, and leg discomfort that comes with pregnancy
Improves circulation and reduces swelling
Supports better sleep quality and deeper rest
Helps postpartum recovery and realignment
Emotional Space:
Time to reconnect with your changing body
Support for emotional balance during transition
Permission to simply receive care
Pre & Postnatal Massage: Guidelines for Your Safety
Do:
Inform your specialist about your pregnancy stage or postpartum condition before each session
Schedule regular sessions with your doctor's approval to support your body's changing needs
Communicate openly about pressure preferences, comfort levels, and positioning during the massage
Stay hydrated before and after each session
Don’t:
Receive massage during the first trimester without medical clearance
Lie flat on your back after the first trimester (we have a special pregnancy kit that helps to reduce pressure on the belly and chest)
Use aromatherapy oils or deep-pressure techniques unless approved by your specialist
Ignore discomfort (your specialist will always adjust technique and positioning for your comfort)
Care That Honors This Time
Every mother deserves care that acknowledges what she's navigating while providing genuine rest. At Mudras, we create space for you to reconnect with your body, breathe deeply, and receive the support this significant transition requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Prenatal massage is safe from the second trimester onward. For the first trimester, Mudras recommends medical clearance.
Our prenatal specialist, with over 20 years of dedicated experience, selects techniques carefully based on your stage of pregnancy to ensure both comfort and safety.
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After the first trimester, you will not lie flat on your back.
We use a special pregnancy kit to reduce pressure on your belly and chest. Your specialist will adjust positioning throughout the session based on your comfort level.
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Prenatal massage supports physical relief and emotional balance:
Eases back, hip, and leg discomfort
Improves circulation and reduces swelling
Supports better sleep quality
Provides time to reconnect with your changing body
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Postnatal massage supports physical recovery and emotional well-being:
Aids realignment after birth
Addresses tension from breastfeeding, carrying, and daily movement
Offers dedicated time for emotional balance during postpartum transition
It helps you restore strength, release tension, and feel more grounded in your body.
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Always inform your specialist about:
Pregnancy stage or postpartum condition
Pressure preferences and comfort levels
Any discomfort during the session
Stay hydrated before and after, and communicate openly—your comfort guides every adjustment.