Pregnancy Massage

A prenatal massage is a perfect treat for mums-to-be awaiting the pitter patter of tiny feet.  Pregnancy can be an emotional rollercoaster with many physical and emotional changes constantly happening.  A great way to unwind and relax during your pregnancy whilst you wait for your arrival is benefit in itself.  It can be useful during 2nd and 3rd trimester and also in the first stage of labour allowing you to cope with contractions by making them feel less intense and more manageable.

The benefits of a pregnancy massage include:

- alleviates muscle pain and cramps

- improves sleep quality

- lessens swelling of the joints

- reduces the baby's stress hormones

- helps with anxiety and stress levels

- reduces nerve pain

- relieves headaches and sinus pain

Please note, pregnancy massages are unavailable during the first trimester.  Contact me for some self-care tips.

 A post-natal massage is a great way to steal some time to yourself once your baby has arrived. Providing yourself with some physical and mental relief after birth is vitally important to ensure muscle recovery and to gently aid healing.  During pregnancy, your body has gone through many changes and a postnatal massage can focus on strengthening the muscles and tissues that have been altered during your pregnancy, so that your body regains its strength naturally.

The benefits of receiving a post natal massage include:

- aids recovery of the uterus

- reduces swelling

- reduces stress and anxiety

- can help with postpartum depression

- relax muscle tension

- improves postural problems and stability

-relaxes and calms the mind and body.

A postnatal massage is also beneficial to those mums who choose to breastfeed as it can loosen clumps or hardened areas and open blocked ducts, therefore increasing milk flow and reducing the risk of mastitis.  

Please note, if you have had a C-Section you are recommended to wait at least 6 weeks before having a postnatal massage.