Why is a Prenatal Massage essential?
Prenatal massages give special attention to mothers-to-be as their bodies are challenged, changed and stressed during pregnancy.
Let our comfortable environment, relaxing atmosphere, and certified therapists help you escape the trials of pregnancy. We also bring you to a calming place to unwind, indulge and realise the joys of becoming a beautiful mum.
Addressing Common Pregnancy Discomforts
- Muscle tension and pain
- Edema (Swelling) and water retention
- Stress and anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping
- Headaches or migraines
- Circulatory issues (varicose veins, leg cramps)
Benefits of a Prenatal Massage
- Relieve aches and pain
- Reduces back and ligament pain
- Relieve physical and mental fatigue
- Relieve leg cramp and swelling
- Improves blood circulation & water retention (edema)
- Reduce stress hormones
- Hormone regulation
- Improvement of nerve pain, especially sciatic nerve pain
Our Signature Prenatal Massage Oils
We use a water-soluble massage oil that contains grapefruit seed extract, which makes it easily absorbed into the skin and adds moisture. Our prenatal massage oils are 100% safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. As your belly expands, our massage helps reduce dryness and itchiness, minimising visible stretch marks.
Regular sessions helps prevents further damage to skin, ie. stretch marks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.Â
The benefits of massage can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women. Along with the guidance and advice of a prenatal care provider, massage therapy can be incorporated into routine prenatal care as an emotional and physical health supplement proven to improve pregnancy outcome, and maternal health.Â
Although most masseuses have varying years of experience in providing prenatal massages, it is best to find a massage therapist who is certified in prenatal massage.
We recommend mothers-to-be to go for a prenatal massage between 16 to 36 weeks of pregnancy.Â
If you are more than 36 weeks in your pregnancy and wish to have a prenatal massage, we require a doctor’s letter of approval before commencing the service.
As with any therapeutic approach to pregnancy wellness, women should discuss massage with their prenatal care provider. The best way to address the risks of prenatal massage is to be informed and to work together with knowledgeable professionals.Â
Women with the following conditions should speak with a health care provider prior to receiving a massage:Â
- High risk pregnancyÂ
- Pregnancy Induced hypertensionÂ
- PreeclampsiaÂ
- Previous pre-term labourÂ
- Experiencing severe swelling, high blood pressure, or sudden, severe headaches.
