Thai massage facilitates essential elements of birth preparation, letting go with the breath, working with rhythm, and cultivating trust. Thai massage addresses chronic pain in the shoulders, neck, and upper and lower back. Specifically designed for pregnant women to help relieve common pregnancy discomforts and promote mother and baby’s wellbeing. Pregnancy massage is very gentle and effective and has many benefits for the mother, such as increasing energy, easing aches and pains, slowing the process of varicose veins, reducing fluid retention and releasing stress. Pregnancy massage can also help labor preparation by teaching the mother to consciously release tension and focus on relaxation breathing techniques, as well as releasing tension in the lower back and abdomen.