26 Best Spa Destinations for Pregnancy Massage

Why Massage?

Pregnancy can be a happy time, but it also comes with swollen feet, achy joints, and worries. That's why prenatal massage is so beneficial.

"It can relieve stress, helping to ensure that your baby remains calm as well," says Tracy McClellan, spa director at Washington, D.C.'s Mandarin Oriental Spa. "Prenatal massage also improves circulation, minimizes edema (swelling), and helps the mother sleep better."

Be sure your therapist is fully licensed and trained in prenatal techniques, so that, for instance, no part of the massage compresses the baby. The following 26 spas all specialize in prenatal treatments.

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