Mother Massage | Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage

Bringing a new life into the world is a joyous, challenging and miraculous experience! However, a Mother to be may feel worried, anxious or stressed. Her body undergoes many changes, which can cause discomfort. Massage is a perfect way to reduce stress and promote wellbeing.

Massage during pregnancy is not intended to replace the care provided by your Doctor or Midwife. However, I can work in collaboration with them to provide additional physical and emotional support.

I also include specific exercise suggestions to provide Holistic care.

Data suggests that depressed pregnant women and their offspring can benefit from massage therapy and that it decreases anxious behaviour in postnatal mothers, which in turn helps with bonding and general wellbeing.

I work with many ladies with Pelvic Girdle Pain (formally known as SPD or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction), and other musculoskeletal problems. After an initial postural check, I use advanced massage techniques to work the muscle groups or areas requiring treatment.

Massage Procedure

The massage uses a mixture of Swedish Body Massage, Shiatsu techniques, and any other techniques required to treat effectively. It is performed side lying on a massage table, which is extra wide and padded for comfort. Cushions are used to support your ‘bump’ and in between your ankle and knees, to support and balance the pelvis. I use a large sheet and towel to cover you, and various smaller towels for certain areas. Only the area being massaged at the time is uncovered. Depending on the reason for the treatment, I will either treat the whole body or target a particular area, i.e. lower back and pelvis. This will be discussed during the initial consultation.

In late pregnancy, or to treat specific back pain, the back can be massaged whilst the mother leans over a Pilate’s ball. Also, from around 38 weeks, specific pressure points can be stimulated to prepare the mother for labour.

I use organic wax which is unperfumed and safe for you and your baby.

90 minute Massage - £60

60 minute Massage - £40

30 minute Massage - £25

Benefits of Pregnancy massage

Reduces stress and promotes relaxation, so less stress, and a better night’s sleep.
Reduces oedema, blood pressure, relieves varicose veins and increases lymph and blood flow.
Reduces muscle and joint pain, including backache, cramps and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Facilitates hormonal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and other physiological processes, which occur in pregnancy.

Benefits of Massage in Labour

Helps to lower stress, and allows the mother to try and relax and cope with contractions.
Massage can shorten labour times, by aiding the mother to cope with the experience, and progress through it quicker.

Benefits of Postnatal Massage

A specific massage can be started immediately after birth.
Aids healing after caesarean
Alleviates muscle strain
Reduces back and neck pain
If breasts are sore and swollen, these can be relieved through specific massage.
I work with clients with musculoskeletal problems that may have occurred during pregnancy, through a variety of advance massage techniques. I can also help with postural rebalancing through structural realigning techniques by working with the fascia.