Pregnancy and Post Pregnancy Massage

images-38Massage is a gift we give ourselves….this time in a woman’s life it is essential to love and support her as her body and mind are growing a life within. Mother’s go through many physical and emotional stages before and after the birth, massage is a wonderful way to support her health and wellbeing.

 

Benefits of Thai Massage during Pregnancy

  • Prenatal massage helps relieve oedema or swelling by stimulating circulation throughout the body.
  • Relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and myofascial pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs.
  • Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
  • images-36Massage is very beneficial for relaxing anxiety and reducing stress during pregnancy.
  • Massage can help promote more restful sleep and help prevent pregnancy related insomnia.
  • Enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues.
  • Pregnancy massage may relax your baby, particularly if you have your abdomen gently stroked.
  • Improves outcome of labour and eases labour pain.
  • Provides support for the new mother with physical and emotional demands of mothering.

Choose Your Session:

You may choose any Thai Massage session that appeals to you. I would suggest to book for no longer that 90 minutes for pre birth massages. Traditionally The herbal compress massage si used during the late stages of pregnancy and for Post pregnancy care. But, of course of heat does not appeal to you..go with the one that most suits your needs.

imgres-2-1We will supply you with clothing for your session. Should you be in your last trimester or would like to bring your own clothing please make sure it is loose fitting and of natural material like cotton or bamboo.

We use a comfortable large mat on the floor with a huge assortment of pillows and supportive tools making it  easy to move around on and get comfortable.

During the Herbal compress massage the herbs are steamed in the room making it warm and inviting. The room is candle lit with a  trickle of a fountain and soothing music…this is truly where that magic starts.

Please contact me with any questions. See the Thai Treatment page for our two different treatment lengths/prices.

Blessings!