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NY Spas with Maternity Treatments
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Spas in New York that offer pre- and post-natal spa treatments, spa treatments specially for pregnant women, or maternity spa treatments.

Advanced Skin Care Day Spa
Day Spa at 532 Madison Ave., 3rd floor, at 54th St., New York, (212) 758-8867 - Maternity Massage (60 minutes): A gentle massage to reduce back, neck and shoulder pain as well as edema (water retention).

AF Bennett Salon Wellness Spa
Day Spa in Brooklyn and on Staten Island - Pre-Natal Massage: Gentle massage techniques are applied to relieve back pain and leg cramping, improving circulation.

Ajune The Center for Body Synergy
Day Spa on 1294 Third Avenue (212-628-0044)- Prenatal Massage: Your therapist soothes your body through the transformations it is undergoing with a special, gentle, massage to help with headaches, back and neck discomfort, fatigue and edema.

Area Spa
Day Spa in Brooklyn - Prenatal massage.

Avon Centre Spa
Day Spa in the Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue, New York, (212) 755-AVON - MOMMY AND ME Package: Personalized Facial, Pre or Post Natal Message, Manicure, Pedicure

The Benjamin's Woodstock Spa & Wellness Center
In New York City - Maternity Massage: A light massage that soothes the common aches and pains of pregnancy by increasing circulation in the most affected areas such feet, legs, hips and back. Also improves comfort by reducing general water retention and swelling.

Body Central
99 University Place, 5th Floor (btwn 11th & 12th Sts) New York 212-677-5633 - Chiropractic and massage therapy for pregnant women. According to Body Central, pregnanct women can get a chiropractic adjustment right up until the day they give birth. It's great for low back pain.

The Botanical A Day Spa
Day Spa in Middletown - Prenatal and Postpartum massage.

Carapan Urban Spa & Store
Day Spa at 5 W. 16th St., Garden Level, New York, (212) 627-2265 - Pregnancy massage: For women who are pregnant. Therapists have had specific training in this field and special tables are provided for maximum comfort.

Clay
25 West 14th Street, NY, NY 212-206-9200 - Prenatal Massage: Helps soothe nerves and alleviate backaches, tension in the shoulders and aching legs and feet. Gentle, calming strokes stimulate the circulation without placing extra strain on the heart, and can reduce blood pressure and heart-rate, helping to calm both mother and baby.

Copperhood Inn and Spa
In Shandaken - Offers 50 minute Pregnancy Massage.

Emerson Inn & Spa
In Mount Tremper near Woodstock in the Catskills - The 75 minute Emerson Pre-Natal Treatment has been specially designed for expectant mothers. Relaxation begins with gentle exfoliation and body massage using calendula oils. Mineral mud is applied to the body renowned for its nourishing and healing properties.

Enhance Face and Body Spa
Day Spa in Hartsdale - Pregnancy Massage: 60 Mins. Therapists have advanced training in pre and postnatal massage. Using a special pregnancy massage aromatherapy formula for softening and elasticizing the skin - it relieves leg cramps, aches, and pains and improves the circulation for you and your baby.

Ettia Holistic Day Spa
239 W. 72nd St., New York, (212) 362-7109 - Pre-natal Indulgence Package: Free Aloe Shower, Pregnancy Massage, Ettia's Five Elements Anti-Stress Facial, Spa Manicure, Vegetarian Spa Lunch. 3.5 hours

La Prairie Spa at the Ritz-Carlton Central Park
In New York City (50 Central Park South & 6th Ave. 212-521-6135) - Pre and post natal massage: Mothers-to-be need special attention to ease stress on joints, nec and back...special help to assure good posture and flexibility for the birthing process. Post natal massage can reduce fatigue by aiding the circulatory and lynphatic systems helping in the return to normalcy.

Spa Guide Review - La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Natural Balance Massage & Wellness Center
Day Spa in Brooklyn - Pre-Natal Massage 60 min: A therapeutic and relaxing treatment designed to reduce the discomforts associated with pregnancy. Specially designed pre-natal massage table allows for very comfortable positioning of the mother-to-be. Excellent for mom’s circulation - good for baby, too!

Mirbeau Inn & Spa
In Skaneateles - Simple Pleasures 50 minute fireside treatment: Pregnancy Massage is specifically designed for women who are expecting. Pregnancy massage will concentrate on the specific needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience.

Oasis Day Spa
Union Square, 108 East 16th, New York - Prenatal Massage: Specialized massage tables or bolsters are used with specifically trained therapists for enhanced relaxation. Benefits: relieving headaches and sinus congestion, backaches, leg cramps, sciatic pain, swelling, insomnia, and the prevention of anemia. Video demonstration on web site.

Oasis on Park
In NYC 1 Park Ave. between E.32nd & E.33rd Sts (212-254- 7722) - Prenatal Massage: Specialized massage tables or bolsters are used with specifically trained therapists for enhanced relaxation. Benefits: relieving headaches and sinus congestion, backaches, leg cramps, sciatic pain, swelling, insomnia, and the prevention of anemia. Video demonstration on web site.

The Peninsula Spa
In New York City - Pregnancy Massage 30 or 60 minutes light massage which assists lower back pain, water retention and sciatica. Recommended for second and third trimesters.

Elaine Stillerman, L.M.T.
108 E 16 St., NY, NY (212) 533-3188 - Offers MotherMassage® using the bodyCushion System™. Prenatal Massage Therapy, Labor Support Massage, Postpartum Recovery. Elaine Stillerman invented and teaches MotherMassage®: Massage During Pregnancy Professional Certification Course to other massage professionals and lay people.

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