The Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

The nine-month journey of pregnancy is a truly special time. Why not treat yourself, and enjoy a nurturing mother-to-be massage? Tried and tested safe massage techniques are combined and adapted to each stage of pregnancy.

Pregnancy massage helps to relieve tension in the lower and upper back, as well as reduce swelling in the hands and feet, whilst encouraging a deep level of relaxation.

• WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PREGNANCY MASSAGE?

  • Encourages a deep level of relaxation
  • Relieves muscular tension, tightening and discomforts
  • Helps to reduce swelling in hands, feet and ankles
  • Increases blood and lymphatic circulation to help eliminate toxins
  • By increasing the blood circulation, more oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the mother and baby
  • Stimulates the release of endorphins
  • Helps relieve anxiety or depression

• ELEMIS PEACEFUL PREGNANCY MASSAGE

  This unique pregnancy massage is a profoundly nurturing and tranquil oasis. Performed on a comfortable adjustable treatment bed, mothers-to-be are lulled and restored to optimum wellness. An intuitive, sensitive and relaxing massage hydrates and moisturises skin that is expanding to accommodate a growing baby. Only nurturing aromatics are imparted- along with wisdom, empathy and respect.

  The treatment consists of you being massaged on both sides of the body, beginning with the back, and then moving onto the legs, hands and arms. Followed with a foot massage, facial massage and a scalp massage, all within a 1hr 15mins of total true bliss.

• AT WHAT STAGE OF MY PREGNANCY CAN I HAVE A PREGNANCY MASSAGE?

  The Elemis Peaceful Pregnancy massage is completely safe to have right from the first trimester to your due date of giving birth. Depending on which trimester you are in, the massage is adopted for you to be completely safe.

• HOW OFTEN CAN I HAVE A PREGNANCY MASSAGE?

  It is recommended to have one treatment every three weeks. After the 3rd trimester you can have one treatment every week.