Pregnancy Massage

Our Pregnancy Massages are beneficial for both expecting mothers and new mums.

If you are currently pregnant, then we advise that you wait until you are 12 weeks pregnant before booking a Pregnancy Massage.

If you are a new mum, then we advise that you wait until 6 weeks post childbirth before booking a Pregnancy Massage.

If you have high blood pressure or medical concerns, then please check with your GP or midwife prior to the appointment.

Mind and body relaxation

The perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy a bit of me time. While pregnancy and new motherhood is a magical experience, it can also come partnered with anxiety. It’s a time of great change, to your life and your body. A Pregnancy massage is an opportunity to relax, connect with your body and talk to our Women’s Health Specialists about any queries you might have. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Relieve aches and pains

Changes in body shape and posture during pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood can trigger muscle tightness and new aches and pains including neck and back pain, pelvic pain and sciatica. Pre and postal massages are a wonderful way to gently and safely help relieve those achy and tight areas.

Improve blood and lymphatic circulation 

During pregnancy (and new motherhood, your enlarged or) your  growing uterus causes a change in blood and lymphatic circulation, which can often result(s) in swollen feet, calves and ankles. Our expert therapists use soothing techniques to (Increase) improve circulation and reduce discomfort and swelling.

Improve sleep 

While pregnant, bodily changes and the anxiety of upcoming life changes can often interrupt sleep. As a new mother, your sleep pattern may be at the mercy of your new-born’s sleep pattern and it’s not always easy to fall asleep when you have the chance. A pregnancy massage can help increase your serotonin production (happy hormones) and improve sleep.

At the beginning of your appointment, one of our expert therapists will talk to you about your areas of concern. Following this, they will help you into the most comfortable position for you and your body. Throughout the rest of your appointment, our therapists will use a range of gentle massage techniques to target your areas of concern, improving blood circulation, relieving tension and reducing stress in your mind and body. Your therapist will adjust their strokes and techniques to accommodate your stage of pregnancy and our pregnancy massages are always tailored to meet your individual requirements. You’ll also have the opportunity to talk to your therapist about any concerns you might have around pregnancy and motherhood.

Here at Bodyset, we will not massage your pregnant belly unless you would specifically like us to. Please speak directly to your therapist about this during your appointment

Massage can be an effective way to improve healing of post c-section scarring which we can look into during your appointment. However, if scarring is something you would like help with, we advise that you book in for a Women’s Health assessment.

Our expert Women’s Health Specialists are fully trained in all areas of Women’s Health, Mummy MOT and Pregnancy Massage.  They have years of experience in assessing women after childbirth & in treating women for postnatal conditions for long-term recovery. Meet our Cobham and Bushey clinics team here.

Our Pregnancy Massages are available at our Cobham and Bushey clinics.

Unfortunately, our Pregnancy Massages are not currently covered by private health insurance.

You might prefer to book in for a Women’s Health Assessment or Mummy MOT first. Alternatively, give us a call on 033 0333 0435 and our friendly team will be on hand to answer any questions that you might have!