Hormonal imbalances can be the root of many of these discomforts, including the nausea, heartburn, and the headaches. Primary care physicians can properly advise mothers-to-be of which nutritional supplements to take that will help alleviate, or reduce, these complaints. In addition to taking supplements, massage will stimulate glandular secretions to stabilize hormonal levels and make their side effects less severe. Unavoidable weight gain attributes to the muscular discomforts like backaches, headaches, and sciatica. The administration of massage not only reduces these pains but can also increase circulation. The benefits of increased circulation are paramount in the development of the fetus. Not only will it increase oxygen to the area (by way of red blood cells) therefore bringing greater nutrients to the fetus, but it will also aid in the removal of waste or toxins in the interstitial membranes (lymph drainage). In layman’s terms, massage therapy can lead to decreased fatigue/increased well being for both mother and child.