The side effects and mother or child related physical harm from massage during pregnancy and the postpartum period: An observational study.

Introduction: Women commonly use massage therapy during pregnancy for pregnancy-related health conditions such as lower back and neck pain; however, there is little to no research related evidence on the side effects or mother or child physical harm of massage during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

Objectives: This study aims to report on the side effects and mother or child physical harm of massage during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

Design: An observational study methodology.