Pregnancy massage has been adapted so that it can ease pain and discomfort during pregnancy. It sooths and reduces anxiety preparing an individual for labour. A specially trained therapist will listen to your concerns regarding tension or pain and help bring you sense of deep relaxation. Deeper massage techniques will be avoided and more gentle techniques will be used.

During a treatment you will lie on your side on a massage table and be given additional cushions to help you be more comfortable. Essential oils may be used to aid relaxation. A woman’s body goes through many changes during pregnancy. Their skeletal structure changes to aid the fast increasing volume within and counter balance weight of the baby. This also leads to a build-up of muscular tension as new muscles will be used or others over compensating for postural changes. Another example is that blood volume increases causes a woman’s lower legs to feel more pressure. Either way, a woman’s body undergoes a lot of change within a short amount of time and massage can help aid in reducing that discomfort. For women within their first trimester, pregnancy massage should be avoided. Especially for those who have a history of miscarriages, suffer badly with vomiting, nausea or at high risk of placental abruption or premature labour. Although there is no reason which implies pregnancy massage can cause complications, The best solution would be to contact your GP if you have any questions if you are suitable to receive a massage.

Benefits of pregnancy Massage:
- If you regularly received massage before pregnancy you can carry on as normal.
- Aches and pains. As your weight increases, posture changes and emotions heighten it can trigger a wide new range of niggles and discomfort. Massage can act as a natural pain relief, increase range of movement and decrease pain/discomfort.
- Reduce anxiety
- Improve sleep – During and post pregnancy!
- Bonding with baby. A time to slow down and focus on you and baby. A therapist ca also gently massage the bump to help stimulate baby, relax abdominal discomfort, aid digestion and also moisturise the area.
- Help first stage of labour anxiety and pain to relax you
- Sciatic and pelvic pain reduction
- Non-pregnancy problems like sinus pain, headaches can help be alleviated through massage when medication options become limited.
- Reduction in swelling (Ankles and feet)


Pregnancy massage always focuses on your comfort and baby's safety/ wellbeing.