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What is Pregnancy Massage?
Pregnancy Massage is a gentle, nurturing massage treatment that is specifically designed to support women during pregnancy. Using controlled techniques and comfortable positioning, it helps ease muscular tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. Treatments are adapted to each stage of pregnancy and focus on relieving common discomforts while providing a calm, supportive experience for both mother and baby. Pregnancy massage can also help to relax and prepare expectant mums for labour.
Typically, pregnancy pillows and/or a massage table will be optimised to enhance comfort and support the body during treatment. Pregnancy massage is generally considered safe from the second trimester (after 12 weeks) onwards. We do not offer pregnancy massage in the first trimester, as this is when the natural risk of miscarriage is at its highest.
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What we help to treat
Pregnancy Massage can help relieve many of the physical and emotional stresses that occur during pregnancy, including:
- Back, neck, and shoulder tension
- Hip, pelvic, and lower back discomfort
- Leg cramps, swelling, and circulation issues
- Fatigue and difficulty sleeping
- Stress, anxiety, and general tension
- Postural strain from changes in body shape and weight distribution
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What to expect from Pregnancy Massage
Your therapist will use gentle, flowing strokes with light to moderate pressure, focusing on areas of discomfort and tension. Special care is taken to ensure you are positioned safely and comfortably, often lying on your side with supportive cushions. Treatments are designed to be calming, restorative, to ease aches, reduce swelling, and promote relaxation during your pregnancy journey.
The goals of Pregnancy Massage are to:
- Relieve common pregnancy aches and pains
- Improve circulation and reduce swelling
- Support better sleep and relaxation
- Reduce stress and promote emotional wellbeing
- Provide a nurturing experience for mother and baby
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How your appointment will look
Your massage therapist will greet you and take you into the consultation room. They will take time to understand your stage of pregnancy, any symptoms you are experiencing, and your overall wellbeing.
Your massage therapist will then leave the room to give you time to prepare for your massage. You will remove the appropriate items of clothing and lie down comfortably. Your therapist will explain the positioning options and make sure you are fully supported with pregnancy pillows and cushions for comfort.
The massage will be tailored to your needs, using safe and effective techniques to reduce discomfort and promote relaxation. At the end of your session, your therapist may provide aftercare advice and recommendations for follow up treatments to support you through the rest of your pregnancy.
Ready to relax and ease pregnancy discomforts? Book your Pregnancy Massage today.
