Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy (or pre-natal) massage is becoming increasingly popular as it is acknowledged that the behavior of the mother while pregnant has a direct impact on the development of their child.

Being pregnant is a wonderful experience for many women. Albeit it is often accompanied by much discomfort due to the many biochemical, hormonal, emotional and physical stressors placed upon the woman’s body.   

 

Some Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy Massage: 

1. Is it safe to massage a pregnant woman?

While massaging a woman who is in her first trimester has often been debated (as this is a time when miscarriages are likely to occur), there is much evidence in support of regular massages for women in their second and third trimesters.
In any case, it is important to acknowledge that pregnancy massage is a specialized practice and that the massage is performed by a certified pregnancy massage therapist.

2. How does pregnancy massage differ from normal massage?

When a woman is pregnant, they will not be able to lie in a prone position. At Sydney Remedial Massage, we cater for this by ensuring that the lady is comfortably supported in either a side-lying or a semi-reclined position.

3. What are the benefits of pregnancy massage?

-    Reduced neck and back pain caused by improper posture, muscle weakness and imbalance;
-    Assists with alleviating stress on weight-bearing joints (e.g. hips);
-    Helps maintains flexibility in muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints;
-    Helps to minimize the occurrence of muscle spasms and leg cramps;
-    Improves blood circulation, leading to greater oxygenation and nutrition delivery to organs and tissues;
-    Increased circulation of the lymphatic system reduces oedema and fatigue;
-    Facilitates relaxation and helps to reduce anxiety during the pregnancy and can help prevent pregnancy-related insomnia;
-    Provides emotional support and nurturing for the mother and can also help increase the mother’s awareness of their body throughout her pregnancy and beyond.

4. How will I be massaged?

As your body adjusts to accommodate your growing child, you will find that you will not be able to rest comfortably on your stomach or your back. At Sydney Remedial Massage, we ensure your comfort by using numerous pillows to support you in either a side-lying position, or a semi-reclined position.

We choose not to use the "pregnancy massage tables" with the hole cut out of it as we do not feel that this is the best way to treat our clients.

We also like to make sure that we can help show you ways of how you can make yourself more comfortable at home without having to purchase expensive pillows that you will not use again, post-pregnancy.
 

Our pregnancy massage specialist is available in Randwick only at present.

For more information or to make your special pregnancy massage booking with Sydney Remedial Massage, please feel free to enquire via our website or to call us on 0406 136 213 today.