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Pregnancy & Post-Natal Massage

Pregnancy and Post-Natal Massage is a deeply relaxing massage which focuses specifically on your needs as your body changes throughout your pregnancy and after childbirth.

There are many benefits of having massage treatments during and after pregnancy and a course of treatments is recommended.

  • Relief from pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs
  • Relief from muscle tension caused by softening of joints and an increase in weight
  • Increases blood and lymph circulation to reduce swelling from excess fluid
  • Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints
  • Enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues.  
  • Tones over-stretched areas of skin
  • Provides relief for an exhausted body
  • Relieves emotional and physical stress that result from being sleep deprived
  • Eases muscle aches & pains that result from nursing & carrying your newborn

    Massage treatments should not be taken during the first trimester.

    There are some conditions which arise during pregnancy which are contra-indicated. If you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions then massage is not advisable:

    Pre Eclampsia and Eclampsia
    Low Placenta (Placenta Previa)
    Bell's Palsy (head & neck area cannot be treated)
    Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)
    Varicose Veins

    The following conditions can only be treated under medical supervision. A consultant letter will therefore be required.

    Hypertention
    Sciatica
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Gestational Diabetes