Supporting Your Gut During Pregnancy—How Massage Therapy Helps
Pregnancy is an incredible journey—but it also brings some major shifts in how your body feels and functions. One of the most common concerns we hear from expecting parents is around digestion problems during pregnancy. From constipation and bloating to heartburn and sluggish digestion, these symptoms can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and downright exhausting.
At Same Stars Wellness in Calgary, we specialize in prenatal massage therapy that’s designed to support your body through every trimester—including helping with the digestive discomfort that so often comes with it.
Common Digestion Problems During Pregnancy
Digestive symptoms in pregnancy are incredibly common due to a combination of hormonal and physical changes. Here’s what’s happening inside your body:
Constipation
Increased progesterone levels slow down digestion, and your growing uterus puts extra pressure on your intestines. The result? Things move... very slowly.
Bloating and Gas
Hormonal changes cause your digestive muscles to relax, leading to trapped gas and uncomfortable bloating.
Heartburn and Acid Reflux
As your uterus expands, it pushes against your stomach and can force acid upward, leading to that familiar burning sensation after meals.
These symptoms are normal—but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through them. This is where prenatal massage becomes an incredible support tool.
How Prenatal Massage Supports Digestive Health
Here’s how massage therapy can naturally relieve pregnancy-related digestive issues:
✅ Promotes “Rest and Digest” Mode
Massage activates your parasympathetic nervous system, encouraging your body to relax. This allows digestion to kick in, reducing symptoms like constipation, bloating, and sluggish digestion.
✅ Reduces Physical Pressure
Gentle prenatal massage helps release muscle tension in the abdomen and lower back. This can relieve the physical compression on your organs and ease heartburn and gas buildup.
✅ Improves Circulation and Lymph Flow
Increased blood and lymphatic flow supports your body in moving nutrients and waste more efficiently—great news for your digestive system.
✅ Supports Mental Wellness
Stress is a major factor in digestion. Prenatal massage lowers cortisol (your stress hormone) and helps you sleep better—both of which can improve digestion naturally.
What to Expect in a Prenatal Massage for Digestion
At Same Stars Wellness, our team is trained in pregnancy massage and uses safe, customized techniques that adapt to your changing body. If you’re struggling with constipation during pregnancy, bloating, or heartburn, your therapist will gently focus on areas like the lower back, abdominal region (if appropriate), hips, and the vagus nerve pathway to promote digestive function.
We use supportive pillows and side-lying positions to ensure complete comfort and safety throughout your care.
Natural Relief is Possible—We Can Help
If you’ve been googling “how to relieve bloating in pregnancy” or “natural remedies for constipation during pregnancy,” massage therapy might be exactly what you need. It’s a safe, effective, and relaxing way to support your body, improve digestion, and feel a little more like yourself again.
Ready to book? Use our online booking system or call 403-452-6783 to find a time that works for you! Let’s support your child’s comfort and confidence—one gentle step at a time.
