Pregnancy massage is a wonderful way of providing nurturing emotional support which is both calming and energising. Experience the relief from back pain, achy hips and heavy legs. See also postpartum massage info here too.
Studies show massage to be effective during pregnancy and both thai massage and holistic massage are safe throughout all stages of pregnancy, giving you the lasting benefits of stress reduction, relief from aches and pains as well as being deeply relaxing.
Each massage is unique to your needs and requirements. Great care is taken with comfort and positioning with you lying on your side fully supported with pillows. The Thai pregnancy massage takes place on a futon with you wearing loose no oils are used. Additional work in seated or semi-reclined is also possible. Holistic pregnancy massage uses safe and neutral oil, with all areas not being massaged covered.
Pregnancy massage helps to:
- Relieve muscular discomfort and tension
- Reduce back, hip and sciatic pain
- Promotes a better nights sleep
- Manage stress, anxiety, depression & insomnia
- Revitalise energy levels
- Calm both baby and mother
- Reduce swollen ankles
- Manage nausea
All massages take place in safe and supportive environment to ensure maximum relaxation. The massage can be gentle and soothing right through to using deeper pressure depending on your own individual needs. Massage is a wonderful tool enabling you to feel connected to your body and baby during a time of physical and emotional change. If you wish to read a little more and also find out how to help leg night cramps see 'Can massage help during pregnancy?' on the blog page.
Postpartum Massage
Receiving a massage after baby has arrived can help your body with recovery from child birth as well as postural pain from holding or breast feeding your baby. It's safe to receive as soon as you feel ready although if you have had a caesarean, it's best to check with your doctor or midwife, usually 6 weeks is fine.
1hr - £60, 90 mins - £85
90 mins - £85
Book on-line 1hr Pregnancy massage / postpartum or 90 min Pregnancy massage / postpartum If booking for a thai pregnancy massage please let me know once booked as the set up is different
You can also buy pregnancy and postpartum massage Gift vouchers on-line.