Got Baby?
How to Keep Working Through Pregnancy BY ANGELA ENGLAND
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s a long-time massage therapist, childbirth educator, and labor support doula, I often get asked a question by those who know I've worked through three pregnancies. It usually comes in the form of a panicked e-mail or private message: "Help! I just found out I'm pregnant! Can I still do massage therapy or work at the spa?" The short answer is, yes, of course you can perform bodywork as a pregnant woman. In fact, most doctors will recommend that pregnant women continue their normal level of activities as long as they feel comfortable doing so.ยน But the long answer is a bit more complicated.
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