Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage is the perfect time for mums to be to take some time for themselves and relax.
Pregnancy is one of the most joyous times for a woman however the body adjusts and changes throughout the 9 months as baby grows. With this your muscles can become tense and uncomfortable which is where massage can help!
Massaging throughout pregnancy has many benefits including relieving the everyday symptoms of pregnancy such as sore back, heaviness in the pelvic bones, swelling of the ankles and feet and oedema. Along with this massage helps to reduce stress hormone release to encourage relaxation allowing general mood improvement. This can in turn help improve your sleep. Pregnancy massage can also help to relieve heartburn and nausea symptoms.
When you hit 37 weeks, your massage is tailored towards preparing and encouraging labour. We continue with your usual massage to ensure you are relaxed as possible whilst introducing work on pressure points that naturally encourage the progression of labour and as we near due date these will be worked even more to assist with a natural birth. If you have chosen to have a c-section then pregnancy massage is still for you as we can ensure your body is in the best place pre and post. At RadChiro we offer both 75- and 45-minute appointments for our Pregnancy massage from 14 weeks+ at which point massage is perfectly safe to have throughout the rest of your pregnancy.
This massage is aimed at Pre and Post Natal pregnancy, during which you can expect to have a tailored made massage that is client led to make you feel as comfortable as possible throughout. It is a full body massage aimed at relaxation endorphin release, breathing control, bonding with your baby and to aid relief of muscular-skeletal discomfort.
What to Expect From Your Session
Both courses explore the various massage techniques used by our muscle therapist in our pregnancy massage sessions, allowing you to enjoy the relaxation of a massage at home.
We will focus on the most key areas affected including the back; hands and ankles, discussing the benefits of massage for everyone involved. On the courses, please bring anything of importance for your birth such as a ball or pillow, as these sessions can be tailored to you and your birth plan.
We will provide all other 2 equipment as well as refreshments for the mid-way break. Our Group Pregnancy Massage Course is a 2-hour session where yourself and your birthing partner will have the opportunity to learn these techniques as well as socialize with other expecting couples.
Group and Private Course
In this session the techniques are demonstrated over clothes so please wear something light and comfortable. We have the capacity for 4 couples on each course, however, if you have multiple birthing partners please specify on booking and we can do our best accommodate.
Our 2-hour Private Pregnancy Massage Course comprises of everything in the group session however is just for yourself and your birthing partner. In this session techniques are performed directly onto the skin as you will receive a full massage whilst learning the techniques that are used. As this is a private session, we have the availability for you to bring additional birthing partners if requested.
What to Expect From Your Session
Both courses explore the various massage techniques used by our muscle therapist in our pregnancy massage sessions, allowing you to enjoy the relaxation of a massage at home.
We will focus on the most key areas affected including the back; hands and ankles, discussing the benefits of massage for everyone involved. On the courses, please bring anything of importance for your birth such as a ball or pillow, as these sessions can be tailored to you and your birth plan.
We will provide all other 2 equipment as well as refreshments for the mid-way break. Our Group Pregnancy Massage Course is a 2-hour session where yourself and your birthing partner will have the opportunity to learn these techniques as well as socialize with other expecting couples.
Group and Private Course
In this session the techniques are demonstrated over clothes so please wear something light and comfortable. We have the capacity for 4 couples on each course, however, if you have multiple birthing partners please specify on booking and we can do our best accommodate.
Our 2-hour Private Pregnancy Massage Course comprises of everything in the group session however is just for yourself and your birthing partner. In this session techniques are performed directly onto the skin as you will receive a full massage whilst learning the techniques that are used. As this is a private session, we have the availability for you to bring additional birthing partners if requested.