Massage therapy during pregnancy has been shown to be beneficial for a number of common complaints such as fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, sciatica, oedema, and many others. However, there are risks associated with specific conditions that may occur during pregnancy. You must inform your massage therapist if you have or have had in the past any of the following conditions or symptoms which may make massage therapy during pregnancy contraindicated or may require your therapist to alter the massage.