Pregnancy Massage

During pregnancy, the body undergo enormous changes in the abdominal area and lower back.  And regular massage sessions can help alleviate the extra pressure on your spine and legs, improving your blood circulation, and reducing edema and tension on inflamed nerves.

Mums-to-be may choose between lying face down using a specially designed pregnancy pillow or enjoy the treatment lying on their side while gentle techniques of relaxation and remedial massages are performed.

I recommend the massage sessions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, and incorporated into your routine prenatal care as a physical and emotional supplement. It can improve your labour outcome and overall prenatal health.

• Tranquilizes your nervous system, reducing anxiety and symptoms of depression
• Improves circulation, therefore reducing edema and tension on inflamed nerves
• Alleviates the discomforts such as aching neck, sore back, and heaviness in the pelvic bones
• Relieves muscle aches, joint pains and tiredness
• Helps you to sleep better
• Improves labor outcomes and newborn health
• Rejuvenates your energy, feeling nurtured and relaxed during and after the massage

Discuss with your doctor the benefits of therapeutic massage during your pregnancy. Massage therapy can be inappropriate in some pregnancies with particular concerns, including:

• High risk pregnancy
• Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)
• Preeclampsia
• Previous Pre-Term Labour
• If you are experiencing severe swelling, high blood pressure or severe headaches
• If you have recently given birth

Discuss with your doctor the benefits of therapeutic massage during your pregnancy. Massage therapy can be inappropriate in some pregnancies with particular concerns, including:

• High risk pregnancy
• Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)
• Preeclampsia
• Previous Pre-Term Labour
• If you are experiencing severe swelling, high blood pressure or severe headaches
• If you have recently given birth