Do you ever wake up a few days before your period and suddenly feel… puffy? Your rings feel tighter. Your stomach feels fuller. Your ankles may look a little swollen. Your clothes fit differently, and your entire body can feel heavier even though nothing significant has changed. For many women, bloating and temporary water retention are normal parts of the menstrual cycle. ACOG lists bloating, weight gain, and swelling of the hands or feet among common physical symptoms of pr

You finally get your baby settled into a feeding position. Then 20 minutes later, you realize your shoulders are practically touching your ears, your neck is bent forward, your upper back is aching, and one arm has been holding the same position the entire time. Then you do it again a few hours later. And again. For new mothers, breastfeeding, pumping, bottle-feeding, carrying, rocking, and looking down at baby can place an enormous amount of repetitive strain on the upper bo

Preparing for IVF or IUI can feel like your life suddenly revolves around calendars. Cycle day one. Bloodwork. Ultrasounds. Medications. Injections. Follicle checks. Retrieval. Insemination. Transfer. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, many women begin searching for things they can do to feel more supported physically and emotionally during the process. One question we hear at Rebirth Maya Massage is: “When should I get fertility massage if I’m preparing for IVF or I