Beautiful Bump

Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

More and more expectant mothers are discovering the benefits of pregnancy massage.
 
While you are pregnant your body undergoes numerous changes physically as well as physiologically. The physical changes can cause stress and discomfort. Massage is a wonderful way to help alleviate many of these discomforts, as well as promotes a sense of well-being.
 
Massage is beneficial throughout pregnancy; however, there maybe certain conditions that may or may not be related to your pregnancy that would prevent you from having massage, massage has never been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage
 
We offer a full body massage which lasts for up to 60 minutes, you will be supported by pillows and the treatment is carried out with you in a side lying position, which is an extremely comfortable position to be massaged in. You will be draped by towels and only the part of your body being worked on will be exposed.
 
The massage covers your scalp, face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, back, legs and feet. You also have the option of having your bump massaged should you so wish.
 
Although we offer a fully body massage treatment the choice is always yours, there may be parts of your body that you don’t want massaged so we would concentrate the massage on where you do need.
 
You can have massage from your second trimester right up to your due date and even beyond. I do however require written confirmation from your midwife that she is happy for you to receive massage.
 
Pregnancy massage once a month will help to ease aches and pains and to help you relax. As you come towards the end of your pregnancy more frequent massage may help to relieve discomfort. How often is entirely up to you.
There are many benefits to having regular massage during your pregnancy these I have summarised below.
  • Reduces swelling in hands, feet and ankles
  • Lessens sciatic pain
  • Eases muscular discomforts in areas like the low back & neck, calf cramps, it also helps with tension and tightening that can be experienced throughout the body
  • Tones lose muscles relaxes tense muscles and can help increase flexibility.
  • Helps with relaxation
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, into the brain and nervous system.
  • Helps relieve anxiety or depression
  • Helps increase blood circulation, which in turn delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the mother and baby.
  • Eases stress mothers often feel after the birth
  • Improve your mood
  • Help reduce stress and anxiety
  • Relieve muscle aches and stiffness
  • Improve blood circulation which brings more oxygen and nutrients to the cells of both you and your baby. This means greater vitality and less fatigue for you and better nourishment for your baby.
  • Assist in reducing fluid retention
  • Reduce painful headaches
  • Reduce sinus congestion
  • Help to regulate blood pressure
  • Increases circulation to maintain skin suppleness and help prevent stretch marks.
  • Relief from muscle aches and joint pain
  • Reduction of swelling in legs, feet and hands
  • Improved hormone balance also leads to fewer complications in labour, birth and in the postnatal period
  • Babies also benefit from less complications such as low birth weight
  • Improves our blood circulation
  • Improves lymphatic drainage and removal of toxins from your body
  • The deep relaxation achieved during massage promotes better sleep patterns