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Prenatal Massage

Pregnant woman preparing for prenatal massage at Motility BodyWork in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Motility BodyWork is dedicated to supporting your body in carrying your baby, recovering from surgery, and healing after childbirth in the way it naturally knows how.

At Motility BodyWork, we specialize in supporting your body throughout pregnancy, surgery recovery, and postpartum healing with a focus on prenatal massage. Our goal is to help your body carry your baby, recover after C-section surgery, and heal naturally after childbirth. Our prenatal sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring you feel your best while optimizing your body’s ability to care for your baby.

Why Choose Prenatal Massage for Your Pregnancy?

Our prenatal care focuses on helping expectant mothers feel their best during pregnancy. Whether it’s addressing back pain, pelvic mobility, or preparing for labor, our expert team provides tailored prenatal massage to meet your specific needs

Key Areas of Focus During Prenatal Massage

  1. Upper Body—During pregnancy, your uterus grows and takes up more physical activity. It also moves your other organs around a bit. To adapt, your upper body (ribs) needs to expand. When your upper body can move properly, there will be less inter-abdominal pressure. This will decrease the chances of diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction.

 

  1. Core—A strong core is essential for a healthy pregnancy. It will help you carry your baby correctly, which in turn will help optimize your labor. It also minimizes low back pain and “sciatic” pain. A strong core will assist during the labor process and is also essential during recovery.

 

  1. Pelvis – Pelvic mobility is critical for carrying and delivering your baby. A pelvis with proper movement is a safe place for your baby to place her head as she prepares for birth. During your labor, a pelvis that moves correctly has many options as your baby navigates the pelvic inlet, mid-pelvis, and pelvic outlet.

 

  1. Pelvic Floor – The pelvic floor should be firm throughout a wide range of motion. A pelvic floor that has this yielding strength can carry the baby while still being able to let go during the delivery. A hypotonic (too tight) pelvic floor is often related to an anterior tilted pelvis and low back pain.

 

  1. Movement Patterns – During pregnancy and labor, the body must be able to choose from various positions to take the best care of your baby. Practicing these movements can help you feel better daily and give your body options when it needs them the most – during labor.

Why Choose Prenatal Massage for Your Pregnancy?

Our prenatal care focuses on helping expectant mothers feel their best during pregnancy. Whether it’s addressing back pain, pelvic mobility, or preparing for labor, our expert team provides tailored prenatal massage to meet your specific needs

Benefits of Prenatal Massage Therapy for Expectant Mothers

Prenatal massage therapy offers numerous benefits, including improved circulation, reduced swelling, and relief from lower back and pelvic pain. Our specialized sessions help promote relaxation and prepare your body for childbirth.

Why Choose Prenatal Massage for Your Pregnancy?

Our prenatal care focuses on helping expectant mothers feel their best during pregnancy. Whether it’s addressing back pain, pelvic mobility, or preparing for labor, our expert team provides tailored prenatal massage to meet your specific needs

Testimonials

What They Say

MIkewendy2

Absolutely incredible! I have had 2 C-sections, an abdominoplasty, as well as 2 other abdominal surgeries. Recently, I’ve had chronic pain in my lower back and hips due to scar tissue. After just 1 visit, I feel like I have new hips! So totally worth it! Gunther is a godsend!!!!” - mikenwendy2

Holly McAlister

“I came into town for a short trip and was in desperate pain. I am 36 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing the worst pelvic and low back pain. I called, and Allan moved his schedule to get me in that day! This is not massage therapy—it is bodywork that actually pinpoints and treats the issue! I left the session PAIN FREE. After suffering for months with tightness that massage and physical therapy couldn’t release, he pinpointed the issues and released the tension for relief. I extended my weekend trip just to get in for one more session before I left town, in which he did his best to equip me with exercises to continue healing my pelvic floor and back pain. If you’ve never had pelvic floor therapy, your therapist will be very up in your business. But Allan is extremely professional and made me feel completely comfortable and in control the entire time. I’m thankful he chose to make time for me, and if you’re looking for relief in pregnancy and postpartum, GO TO ALLAN!” - Holly McAlister