Pregnancy Massage with Samantha Jackson
What elements makes a pregnancy massage different from a 'normal' massage?
Mainly positioning - I tend to work with ladies lying on their side and use pillows under the head, bump and between the knees.
Can any expectant Mum have a Pregnancy Massage?
Most* expectant mums can have a pregnancy massage from 12 weeks onwards. There are some contraindications to pregnancy massage, but I go through those at the beginning of the treatment.
*Definitely get verbal consent from your Midwife, GP or the consultant lead team looking after you prior to booking.
What are the benefits to the Mum-to-be? Are there any benefits to the baby?
Regular massage throughout pregnancy can help support the changes a mum-to-be is going through both emotionally and physically. It is intended to help reduce stress, and ease pregnancy aches and pains, which may help mummy to release those feel-good hormones that are so beneficial to baby!
Regular massage may also aid the ability to relax during the first stage of labour and is thought to support mummy’s when breastfeeding due to the increased prolactin and mammary development.
Is there a particular stage in pregnancy where the massage is particularly beneficial?
Pregnancy Massage can be beneficial through all stages of Pregnancy, but if you start from 12 weeks it may help with some of the earlier physical changes that can cause discomfort.
Pregnancy Massage is one of my favourite treatments
I love giving pregnancy massage as I feel privileged to be able to be a part of that special journey a mum-to-be is on, it’s a really special time for them, and I’m pleased to be able to enhance that in some way.
