A light snack 30 to 60 minutes before is fine. After a full meal, give it about 2 hours, or 3 if you get reflux. What to eat before and after.

Generally, yes. Massage is considered safe for most healthy pregnancies when a trained therapist adjusts the position and pressure and your doctor knows your plans. At Serenity Zen, prenatal massage is side-lying and bolstered, at every stage of pregnancy and after delivery.

Mild soreness, tiredness or thirst after a massage is common and usually fades within a day or two. What causes each one, and when to call a doctor.

You may need deep tissue if the same spots keep tightening, you can feel knots, or stiffness limits how you turn or bend. What it should feel like, when to skip it, and why you do not have to decide in advance.