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Spa Treatments For Pregnant Moms-to-Be

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There's something at the spa for everyone, and although some treatments are off limits during pregnancy (like the hot tub and sauna) many spas cater to expecting mothers with specials and packages created just for them. A great gift or self indulgence year round, a day at the spa also makes great Mother's Day gift for the mom-to-be in your circle.

Pregnancy massages are offered by most medical spas and are geared towards relieving unpleasant symptoms associated with being pregnant like swelling, bloating, aches, pains, and of course stress. Facials, manicures, pedicures, and many other spa treatments are considered safe during pregnancy but might be tailored to use mild or unscented products due to the sensitive skin and systems many pregnant women experience. Check with your spa to see what's available and what guidelines they may have (i.e. only available during certain trimesters), and of course consult your physician prior to receiving treatment. Here are some current offerings from around the country.

Custom Moms-to-Be Package at the Medical Spa at Nova in Ashburn, VA.
Includes a soothing pregnancy massage, a healing Body Contouring Wrap, a signature spa lunch, and a single long-stem rose at checkout.

Yummy Tummy Body Treatment at Edamame Maternity Day Spa in New York, NY.
Designed to increase circulation, gently exfoliate, and improve tonicity of the skin. Also relaxes with a lower leg and foot massage.

Pregnancy Jade Stone Massage at La Petite Retreat in Los Angeles, CA.
Their signature, the Jade Stone Massage uses hot and cool stones to relax muscles and reduce inflammation along with Swedish, Deep, Shiatsu and Thai massage techniques for long lasting therapeutic results.

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Heidi Klum Launching Two Maternity Lines

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Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Design

Heidi Klum Launching Two Maternity Lines

Heidi Klum -- model, mother of four, and Project Runway host -- is adding "designer" to her list of titles. Next month Klum will launch two maternity collections exclusively for A Pea in the Pod and Motherhood Maternity. The lines, called Lavish and Loved respectively, will debut on February 12.

"I chose to call my collection for A Pea in the Pod 'Lavish' because there is no grander name to express everything you want to give yourself and the child growing within you," Klum said in a statement. "For Motherhood Maternity, 'Loved' is a celebration of new life and the love around you and your baby.

"I experienced fashion challenges during my four pregnancies and combined my knowledge of what works in terms of style, comfort and practicality to create these lines," she said. "They are all about making you feel beautiful. Being pregnant shouldn't stop you from being fashionable and feeling great about your changing body. It's an exciting journey."

Lavish will include 15 pieces that feature "iconic style and detailed construction," and Loved will feature 14 pieces that "present comfort, playfulness, and supermodel style" at a lower price point.

[Via US Weekly]

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