Is it safe to get a massage while pregnant?

There is a common misconception that massage while pregnant is dangerous.  Being pregnant is an important time of change in your life and your body could use some therapy to make the next 9 months a more enjoyable time.  Massage has even been shown to increase the ease of childbirth – with less requirements for pain medication and faster delivery.  Also, in order to ensure a safe pregnancy medication that you can take during pregnancy is greatly reduced…try massage to get relief from a variety of symptoms ranging from headaches, back pain, difficulty sleeping and even stretch marks and fluid retention.