Pregnancy Massage: The Benefits for You and Your Bump
Pregnancy massage benefits both mother and baby. From easing physical discomfort to supporting emotional wellbeing, here's what specialist pregnancy massage offers.
Pregnancy is a unique experience for every woman. It is a special time when your body is constantly changing, physically and mentally. However, as your body changes it usually comes with many aches and pains — especially in the second and third trimester. A pregnancy massage can be a natural way of alleviating these issues.
So, what is a pregnancy massage? It is a holistic approach to help your pregnancy and your little one with a whole range of benefits. But in case you need an excuse to be pampered, here are a few of the impressive advantages a prenatal massage can give.
Aches and Pains
As your baby grows and develops, your posture changes — and aches and pains all over your body become inevitable. Common pains are leg pain, tired feet, neckache and backache. A massage can help loosen any tight muscles and tension in the body and let you focus on what really matters: you and the baby.
When you're pregnant, carrying extra weight can cause heel pain, or make existing heel or foot pain even worse — adding to the discomfort of swollen feet and ankles. Heel pain during pregnancy is most likely plantar fasciitis, and a prenatal massage is an effective treatment for this.
Swollen Ankles
Swollen ankles are a normal — though frustrating — woe for many expectant mothers. During pregnancy, the extra fluid in the body and the pressure from the growing uterus can cause swelling (or oedema) in the ankles and feet.
Our pregnancy massages include your legs and feet, which can decrease swelling and alleviate pain through lymphatic drainage. The lymph is key to keeping your immune system working properly, and improving the flow and drainage of lymph around the body is good for you in many ways.
Sleep Deprivation and Headaches
Around 10% of women suffer from headaches and migraines during pregnancy. These can be caused by the extra hormones, or stress on the head and neck as a result of poor posture. Massages can help relieve the stiff muscles in the neck and back and improve blood circulation, relieving headaches.
Many pregnant women find it difficult to sleep, especially during the third trimester, due to feeling uncomfortable and muscle tension. A natural method of helping with this issue is a massage, and many women even fall asleep during the session.
Pregnancy Heartburn and Constipation
During the later stages of pregnancy, your digestive system becomes sluggish, giving your baby more time to absorb the vital nutrients. This can cause heartburn and constipation. Stress can also make heartburn worse, so a maternity massage is a great way to reduce anxiety and any tensions.
Booking
If you believe you or your partner would benefit from this treatment, please get in touch directly to book — or call us on 07765 555078.