Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage is a calming treatment that can help ease many of the symptoms and conditions associated with pregnancy.
During this period of physical and emotional change, massage can be of enormous benefit to both the mother and baby.
This treatment helps to prepare the body for the changes that occur during this special time and will help to promote a healthy, happy pregnancy, as well as labour and recovery period.
Amongst many benefits, massage during pregnancy may help to alleviate:
- Muscle tension
- Muscle spasm and cramping
- Sciatic pain
- Swelling oedema
- Back, neck and shoulder discomfort caused by hormonal and postural changes
- Stress
It can also help to:
- Improve the quality of sleep
- Reduce headaches
- Relieve heartburn
- Balance mood-swings and help depression.
This treatment may be carried out after the first trimester or twelfth week of pregnancy.