Prenatal Massage That Prepares Your Body for Birth—And Supports You Every Step of the Way
Gentle, intentional bodywork for pregnancy pain relief, baby positioning, and emotional release—right here in Plains, PA.
Feel Better Now, Prepare for birth with confidence.
Pregnancy is a time of deep transformation—physically, emotionally, and energetically. At The Happy Mama Place, I offer more than just prenatal massage. Each session is an opportunity to create space in your body, ease discomfort, and prepare for the powerful journey of birth. My unique, hands-on approach blends clinical techniques and intuitive care to support your evolving needs throughout pregnancy.
Using techniques like myofascial release, Spinning Babies-inspired positioning, and gentle unwinding, I help you feel better in your body while supporting your baby’s optimal positioning. This isn’t a spa-style massage—it’s therapeutic, purposeful care designed to support pregnancy wellness and help prepare your body for birth.
Serving Scranton, Clark Summit, Plains, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities.
What is a Prenatal Massage?
When performed by a Licensed professional, prenatal massage is not only safe—it’s one of the most beneficial wellness practices you can invest in during pregnancy. Moreover, Sessions are adapted for each trimester and tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re experiencing physical discomfort, emotional overwhelm, or simply want to connect more deeply with your growing baby this work can help you feel supported.
Why My Approach Is Different?
These sessions are designed to:
- Relieve common discomforts like sciatica, rib pain, and round ligament tension
- Loosen tight ligaments and improve pelvic mobility
- Support better fetal positioning for an easier labor
- Help regulate your nervous system and reduce birth-related anxiety
- Encourage emotional release and full-body relaxation
Benefits of a Prenatal Massage
Regular prenatal massage can support your overall well-being and birth preparation. Therefore, it’s one of the most powerful ways to care for your changing body. Some of the most common benefits include:
- Pain relief from back, hip, and pelvic discomfort
- Increased mobility and postural alignment
- Stress reduction and better sleep quality.
- More optimal fetal positioning and pelvic space.
- Reduce swelling and edema.
- Nervous system regulation to ease anxiety
- Reduce tension headaches commonly experienced during pregnancy.
- Alleviate insomnia and improve sleep.
- Greater confidence and connection during pregnancy.
- Reduce the risk of prodromal labor and more challenging childbirth experiences in the later stages.
Each session is personalized and builds on the last to prepare your body for the unique experience of labor and birth..
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Supporting your body and baby with every gentle touch.
Whether you’re in your first trimester or preparing for labor, prenatal massage can help you move through pregnancy with greater ease, comfort, and confidence. After all, your body is doing something incredible—and you deserve support that honors every part of that journey.
Meet Your Prenatal Massage Therapist
Hi, I’m Jessica Ann, a licensed massage therapist with over 20 years of experience and a passion for supporting growing families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I specialize in prenatal massage, myofascial release, pelvic alignment, and birth preparation bodywork—all rooted in deep care and clinical expertise.
I hold a Professional Certification in Prenatal Massage and advanced training in myofascial release (John Barnes Method), Spinning Babies-informed positioning, Elaine Stillerman’s Touch for the Childbearing Year, and pelvic balancing techniques. My sessions are designed to not just relieve discomfort, but to support optimal baby positioning, emotional release, and body readiness for labor.
As a certified doula for 13 years, I bring more than massage to your journey. I understand the rhythm of birth and the impact prenatal bodywork has on labor outcomes. My approach is deeply intuitive, informed by supporting over 200 birthing families.
I also teach HypnoBirthing® and offer Yoga for Birth Prep, where breath, movement, and mindset come together to help parents feel more confident and connected to their bodies.
This is more than massage. It’s birth preparation, emotional support, and nervous system regulation—wrapped into one intentional experience.
Techniques I Use in Prenatal Massage
Myofascial Release (John Barnes Method) This gentle, sustained pressure technique helps release tension in the fascia—the connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs. As a result, mobility improves, discomfort is reduced, and your baby has more space to move freely.
Spinning Babies – Inspired Bodywork These techniques gently support your body in balancing pelvic muscles, ligaments, and fascia. Consequently, this balance can help encourage optimal fetal positioning, especially in the final weeks of pregnancy.
Unwinding – This intuitive process allows your body to release tension and realign naturally. While I hold space for your body to guide the process, it often helps reduce pain and emotional blocks stored in the tissues.
Muscle Manipulation & Positional Work – Using specific techniques and positioning—including foundational training from Elaine Stillerman’s work in prenatal massage—I address deep muscle tension, ease restrictions, and prepare your body for the natural progression of labor.
Are prenatal massages safe?
Yes, prenatal massages can be safe and highly beneficial to pregnant mothers, as long as they are provided by an expert. A prenatal massage can relieve pain and tension caused by pregnancy-related body changes, improve sleep, reduce swelling, and lessen stress and anxiety.
If you’re considering a prenatal massage, it’s important to speak with your doctor or midwife, as each pregnancy is different. Doing so can help your massage therapist address your specific needs and ensure that your experience is as safe as it is relaxing.
Common Pregnancy Discomforts I Help With
- Sciatic nerve pain
- Round ligament tightness
- Pubic bone discomfort and SPD
- Rib pain and restricted breathing
- Lower back, hip, and sacral tension
- Pelvic misalignment and waddling
- Posterior and breech baby positioning concerns
What to Expect During Your Prenatal Massage
Your session begins with a short check-in to understand how your body is feeling and what you’re experiencing physically and emotionally. Then, you’ll be comfortably supported with pillows and bolsters as we work through targeted areas of tension using safe, proven techniques.
You are in control of the session at all times. Communication and comfort are prioritized, and your feedback shapes every step. Many clients experience a deep sense of release and often report feeling more open, balanced, and deeply relaxed after each session. They leave feeling better in their body and more in tune with their baby
When can you get a prenatal massage?
Most women can enjoy a prenatal massage at any time during their pregnancy, including during their first and third trimesters. As a certified prenatal massage therapist, I strive to provide a massage experience that meets your specific needs at each step of your pregnancy.
What Clients Are Saying:
I cannot recommend Happy Mama Place enough! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was calm, welcoming, and perfectly tailored to expecting mothers. Jessica was incredibly professional, warm, and attentive, ensuring every detail contributed to a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
The massage itself was absolutely divine—just what I needed to ease the tension and discomfort that often comes with pregnancy. Jessica was knowledgeable about prenatal care and customized the session to address my specific needs.
If you’re an expecting mom or know someone who is, this is the ultimate self-care treat. Thank you, Happy Mama Place, for making such a positive difference in my pregnancy journey. I’ll definitely be back! Aditi
Now postpartum, we are able to do even more through massage and tackle so many of my aches & pains from having a newborn at home. I will continue to see her for maintenance as well as acute pain management. Her business is also extremely professional & clean.
Can’t recommend her enough! Hannah
Offers & Packages
Premium
60 minute massage
Flexible Scheduling
I try to be as flexible as possible for all of our clients! Sometimes arrangements can be made for emergencies outside of regular business hours. I also always make sure we’re available for contact 24/7.
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Contact The Happy Mama Place today with any questions, concerns, or to book an appointment!
