Pregnancy Massage London & Near You

Pregnancy Massage also called prenatal massage is a a gentle and soothing massage tailored specifically for the mother-to-be. It is designed to relieve stress and ease stress, aches and pains in the body during pregnancy. Prenatal massage can help to relax, decrease swelling and prepares expectant mums for labour. It is a gentle therapy, involving light and rhythmic techniques can reduce pregnancy discomforts and enhance the physiological and emotional well-being for a woman during her pregnancy.

During pregnancy, the woman’s body goes through many changes; a pregnancy massage will be mindful of these. To massage pregnant belly, the massage specialist uses gentle long strokes, designed to make you feel comfortable, womanly and at ease.

How Pregnancy Massage Is Performed?

Typically, pillows or massage table is used for the comfort and support the body during treatment. Pregnancy massage should only be performed by a trained massage specialist. They require advanced training in the anatomy, physiology, complications, precautions, and contraindications to assess and provide pregnancy massage.

Contradictions Of Pregnancy Massage

Generally it is advised to avoid pregnancy massage in your first trimester, especially if you have a history of miscarriages. Many massage therapists won't see pregnant women until the second trimester because of the increased risk of miscarriage in the first trimester, however there isn’t any evidence to prove that prenatal massage in the first trimester would raise your miscarriage risk.

Is Pregnancy Massage Safe?

Many methods of massage and somatic therapies are very effective and safe prenatally, during labour, and postpartum periods of women’s pregnancies. Skilled and appropriate touch facilitates labour, shortening labour times and easing pain and anxiety. In the postpartum period it helps to rebalance structure and emotions of the new mother, which is really important for women’s psychology, which in fact may help her to bond with and care for her infant.

When you meet your therapist, remind them that you're pregnant before you begin your session. If you have concerns about whether it would be okay for you to have a prenatal massage, talk to your healthcare provider.

You can now search for available massage therapists and clinics offering Pregnancy massage near you in London and around the United Kingdom on Massages Me UK.

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