Pregnancy Massage

For ultimate relaxation throughout pregnancy.

Specifically designed massage for mothers and mothers to be.

What is a Pregnancy Massage?

A pregnancy massage is a gentle and soothing massage tailored specifically for expectant mothers. This term, also known as prenatal massage, refers to any hands-on massage treatment provided to a woman during her pregnancy, specifically within the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.

Prenatal massages are specifically designed to accommodate the anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy. A traditional massage may include time spent on both your front and back. When pregnant, both of these positions can be highly uncomfortable. Due to the presence of the baby bump, front lying is difficult and not recommended. Back lying is also not recommended because it puts pressure on a major blood vessel, which can affect blood flow to your baby and cause nausea and vertigo. As a result, a pregnancy massage is typically performed in a side lying position.

As your shape and posture change, a trained massage therapist will make adjustments to ensure your safety while lying down. Typically, you'll lie on your side with pillows and cushions for extra support.

Who can have a Pregnancy Massage?

Pregnancy massage is a specially adapted, gentle massage for pregnant women in their second and third trimesters

After the first trimester, prenatal massages are typically considered safe as long as you have your doctor's or midwifes approval and disclose that you are pregnant to your massage therapist. However, massage should be avoided for the first trimester as this is a sensitive time during pregnancy. 

What are the benefits of a Pregnancy Massage?

Pregnancy massages have many advantages for both you and your unborn child. Discover some of the many benefits by reading the list below: 

  • Improved sleep quality

    Pregnancy massage improves sleep quality by increasing the release and production of the hormones melatonin and serotonin in the body. Sleep rhythms are thus regulated. This will relax you and allow you to sleep better.

  • Reduce stress and promote relaxation

    Many women find being pregnant to be a wonderful experience, however some also feel anxious during this time. It is a time for your body to undergo many changes, as you enter a new stage of your life. The advantages of a massage include feeling more connected to your body, becoming more secure with the changes, and feeling less anxious as a result. In addition to helping you realise that the physical changes you are experiencing are normal and expected, a qualified pregnancy massage therapist can also help you understand your body's changes.  There has been research demonstrating that massage has calming effects on the body, and pregnancy massage is no exception. This is because after and during your massage, dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins are released, which may cause you to feel blissfully relaxed.

  • Reduce muscle pain and cramps

    One or more of the discomforts that pregnancy can bring on include leg cramps, muscle stiffness, lower back pain, and pelvic pain. A massage improves circulation and stimulates blood flow to these areas, which lessens discomfort and pain. Due to pregnancy hormones and the growing weight of the baby, some women may develop sciatica. This can be very troubling and difficult to handle. Your massage therapist can work gently to ease any pain in your legs, pelvic region, or buttocks, to help relieve the pressure on the sciatic nerve. 

  • Reduce swelling

    Pregnant women frequently experience painful and swollen feet. The swelling is brought on by both increased blood flow and additional uterine pressure. Simple upward strokes during a massage can stimulate the soft tissue and reduce this swelling by moving the extra fluid.

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FAQs

  • Prenatal massages after the first trimester are typically regarded as safe as long as you have your doctor's or midwife's approval and let your massage therapist know that you are expecting. Since the first trimester of pregnancy is a delicate time, massage should be avoided during this period.

  • In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, pregnant women can benefit from a gentle massage that has been specially adapted for them. Prenatal massages are typically regarded as safe once you are past the first trimester as long as you have your doctor's or midwife's approval and let your massage therapist know that you are expecting. The first trimester of pregnancy, however, is a delicate time and massage should be avoided during this period.

  • A pregnancy massage is a gentle and soothing massage tailored specifically for expectant mothers. During your pregnancy massage you will most commonly be asked to lie on your side. This is the most appropriate and safe position for an expectant mother to be massaged in. Gentle, soothing massage strokes will be used over most areas of the body, including the neck, back, legs, shoulders and arms. Your massage therapist will pay particular attention to areas that may be causing you increased pain or discomfort.

  • Traditional massages may spend time on both your front and back. Both of these positions can be extremely uncomfortable while pregnant. Front lying is challenging and not advised due to the baby bump. Back lying is also not advised because it puts pressure on a significant blood vessel, which can affect blood flow to your baby and result in nausea and vertigo.

  • The main distinction between a regular massage and a deep tissue massage is the position in which the massage is performed. A regular massage will spend time on both your front and back. Both of these positions can be extremely uncomfortable when pregnant. Front lying is difficult and not recommended due to the presence of the baby bump. Back lying is also not advised because it puts pressure on a major blood vessel, affecting blood flow to your baby and causing nausea and vertigo. As a result, a pregnancy massage is typically performed in a side lying position. The pressure is also typically lighter and softer in a pregnancy massage.

  • During a pregnancy massage you will lay on both sides to ensure that both sides of the body are treated.

  • You are able to get a neck massage when pregnant. This will usually be performed when lying on your side.