Pregnancy massage

Available ONLY AFTER THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY (face massage can be used safely during the first 3 months of pregnancy)

Benefits of massage during pregnancy

• supports the immune system of the mother
• improves relaxation which is very important in order to have a healthy pregnancy
• helps stimulate delivery when overdue
• reduces swelling of hands, feet and ankles
• increases blood circulation and lymph flow which increases the elimination of toxins consequently helping increase the energy during fatigue periods
• a massage treatment throughout the pregnancy can be part of a healthy program and many women would combine it with swimming and yoga

The majority of pregnant women would come with lower back pain and swollen feet which is common during the last months of pregnancy.

The pressure used during the massage varies from person to person and usually this is determined within the first 5-10min. Plain almond oil is used during pregnancy and absolutely no aromatic oils apart from rose oil which can be used for face treatment.

A face massage can be used as a treatment on its own meaning a full hour (chest, face and scalp) or a combination of back and face massage is sometimes preferred.

The length of the treatment varies but normally for a back massage is 45min and when no problems on the back even a 30min is enough. For a full body massage the best is 75min as it is enough time to work properly the back, legs especially the calves and feet and also the scalp massage is the most preferred by all mums to be.