Pregnancy Massage

During pregnancy the body changes to prepare itself for the birth. In particular the joints become looser and may ache. The lower back can often be painful because of this, along with the extra weight and strain being applied to it.

As well as back pain, massage and aromatherapy are suitable for;

Many massage therapists learn about pregnancy within their training but additional training allows the therapist to be more aware of specific problems often encountered through pregnancy and to learn new techniques to deal with them

The most obvious problem when heavily pregnancy is the different body positions used during the massage. By using a double futon on the floor the client can be massaged whilst lying comfortably on their side. Massage strokes are adjusted to suit this unusual massage position.

When using essential oils there are certain oils which should be used with caution or avoided altogether. A massage with a qualified aromatherapist allows these cautions to be taken into consideration and essential oils may then be used safely to treat a wide range of problems often associated with pregnancy.

As well as massaging, the therapist Anna Hill can recommend exercises, essential oils for self-massage and can teach simple massage techniques to partners (for the pregnancy or the labour).