Did you know that once you become pregnant your “fight or flight” system is dramatically altered? Stress in pregnancy is unfortunately really common and when you experience things like high stress in pregnancy it can increase the chances of preterm labor or low birth weight, which puts baby at risk for other health problems once they are earthside. Today I’m going to share a few super simple techniques that specifically target reducing stress and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. You will need someone to perform the massage on you so grab a partner, spouse, friend or family member and lets get started!