Side-lying with bolster support, conservative pressure, modalities chosen for the trimester you're actually in. For second and third trimester pregnancies; first-trimester is supported with provider clearance.
We start with intake — trimester, due date, anything your OB or midwife has flagged. You're set up side-lying with bolsters under the belly, between the knees, and supporting the upper arm. Position is checked every fifteen minutes; rest breaks are offered, not requested. Pressure stays conservative — even when your back wants more, we're choosing safety over depth. If you feel anything off — light-headed, anxious, contractions — we stop, no negotiation. Most clients leave feeling the way the body is supposed to feel before sleep. That's the goal.
Routine pregnancies in the second and third trimester, postpartum recovery after the four-week check, partners who want technique demos for labor support. First-trimester is welcomed with explicit provider clearance — many practitioners decline first-tri categorically; I take it case-by-case with documentation.
High-risk classification, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes flares, recent bleeding, severe nausea, or anything your provider has flagged for activity restriction. The booking will hold for owner pre-review on the conditions list — that's the system working as intended, not a delay.