Pre-Natal Pampering

Finally, a day spa designed for women in the midst of one of life’s most significant events, pregnancy. Edamame, a day spa featuring massage, facials, body treatments, and add-ons uniquely developed for pre- and post-natal women, opened its first location in Charlotte, NC. Conveniently located in Destination Maternity, a superstore for expectant mamas, Edamame is the brain child of Rebecca Matthias, Founder and President of A Pea in the Pod, Mimi Maternity, and Motherhood Maternity.The two-room spa features Asian decor, customized treatments using Comfort Zone products, and thoughtful amenities like pregnancy tea. Don’t miss the Mom-to-Be New Life Massage, a full-body massage using illipe butter cream to soothe dry itchy skin. Or, to enhance that pre-baby glow, opt for the Absolute Pearl facial treatment. This blend of real crushed pearls, bearberry, and licorice helps deter dehydration and hyper-pigmentation that can accompany the many hormonal changes of pregnancy.Other locations are slated for White Plains, NY, and Natick, MA. For more information, visit www.edamamespa.com or call (877) 646-4666. Destination Maternity & Edamame the maternity spa, Charlotte, NC, (704) 552-8190, www.destinationmaternity.comTanya M. Williams