06/05/2026
Maternity massage is so much more than just a relaxing spa dayâitâs specialized clinical care. đ¤°â¨
Because pregnancy drastically changes your vascular system (including increased blood volume and clotting factors), jumping straight onto the table without a proper assessment is a major safety risk.
Before any prenatal client receives treatment, I always perform these three vital screens:
1ď¸âŁ DVT Calf Check: Scanning for heat, redness, or deep pain that could indicate a deep vein blood clot.
2ď¸âŁ Homan check: Checking the anterior lower leg for vascular changes or localized clots.
3ď¸âŁ Pitting Edema Test: Pressing the lower extremities to ensure swelling is normal physiological edema, and not âpittingâ edema, which can be a red flag for conditions like preeclampsia.
When youâre carrying precious cargo, your safety is my absolute priority. đ¤
Are you expecting or know someone who is? Letâs get you taken care of safely.