PREGNANCY MASSAGE
What Is Pregnancy Massage?
Pregnancy massage is tailored to the unique and changing needs of your body as it adapts throughout pregnancy.
Our pregnancy massage treatments are thoughtfully designed to support your comfort, wellbeing, and the safety of both you and your baby. Using mindful positioning and carefully adapted techniques, we provide a calming environment for you to relax enjoy some self care, and can address common pregnancy-related aches and pains - such as lower back tension and hip discomfort. As your pregnancy progresses, we can continuously adjust our approach, - including positioning and treatment goals - to meet your body’s evolving needs at every stage.
As your body progresses through the different stages of pregnancy, we may adapt our positioning and treatment goals.
First Trimester Pregnancy Massage
During the first trimester, we may perform the treatment in prone (face down) position, with additional bolsters under the shoulders to support any sensitivity or tenderness in the breasts. Treatments may also be performed in the side-lying position and supine (face up) positions.
Your treatment goals may be related to relaxation, relief from nausea or fatigue, or simply a desire to address everyday aches and pains.
All sessions are performed with careful communication and check-ins to ensure your comfort, safety, and that the treatment aligns with how you're feeling on the day.
Second Trimester Pregnancy Massage
During the second trimester, your hormones have adjusted and morning sickness has decreased.
Our treatment goals may be more targeted at providing relief for any aches and pains that arise from structural stresses as your body begins to adjust to the increased weight and shift in your centre of gravity.
In addition to relaxation, we can address any hip, low back neck or shoulder tension or pain you may be experiencing, either in side-lying position, or prone position using our specialised pregnancy bolster that includes a cut out and cradle for your belly so you can lie face down.
Third Trimester Pregnancy Massage
As we get closer to the due date, your body has been undergoing significant changes as it readies itself for pregnancy.
Our treatment goals in your third trimester may be to combine broad relaxation techniques with the option of addressing any muscular pain or fatigue you may be experiencing from stresses placed on the spine and abdominal muscles.
Massage in the side-lying, prone and semi-supine positions are all options, we more than happy to work with you to find something that offers you optimal comfort! Gentle effleurage or ankle stretches and mobilisations may be done to provide relief for swollen legs and ankle.
Through safe, specialised techniques, our qualified massage therapists at Clinical Massage London in Dalston offer pregnancy massage to help ease tensions and improve comfort and wellbeing as your body adapts throughout your pregnancy journey.
How Pregnancy Changes Your Body
Gravity shifts forward as the baby grows, increasing load on the lower back and hips.
Hip muscles work harder to stabilise the body, often leading to hip pain and glute tension.
Swelling in the legs and ankles occurs due to increased blood volume and reduced circulation.
The ribcage expands to accommodate your growing baby, placing strain on muscles like the serratus anterior and other shoulder muscles.
Sleep positions become limited, with side-lying often leading to further hip or gluteal discomfort.
As pregnancy progresses, your body undergoes significant changes to support your developing baby. These changes can sometimes lead to tension, discomfort, and pain.
Through safe positioning and adapted techniques, pregnancy massage can help ease these tensions, improving comfort and wellbeing throughout your pregnancy journey.
Common Aches & Pains Pregnancy Massage Can Help With
Hip pain and pelvic tension
Low back pain and sciatica
Shoulder pain and ribcage discomfort
Neck and upper back tension
Swelling in legs and ankles (with appropriate techniques)
Generalised body fatigue and stress
Our treatments are tailored whether you're seeking relief from pregnancy-related sciatica, hip pain, shoulder discomfort, or simply in need of relaxation.
Safe and Comfortable Positions for Your Pregnancy Massage
Our unique pregnancy bolster allows you to lie face down in comfort, with stomach and breast cut-outs that relieve pressure and ease the strain on the back, neck and spine.
As pregnancy advances, lying on your back or stomach can become uncomfortable or unsafe. At Clinical Massage London, we are equipped with a range of bolsters and pillows that offer you the options of treatment in all semi-supine, side-lying and the prone positions.
Our Pregnancy Bolster Allows Pregnant Women To Lie Face Down in Comfort.
Many clients say they enjoy the unique comfort of having their bump gently cradled, relieving hip pressure and enabling deep relaxation.
Whether you're searching for pregnancy massage for sciatica, hip pain or simply a moment of peaceful relaxation, we're here to help you feel your best.