Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage is a catch-all term for any hands-on massage during or after pregnancy (prenatal or postnatal massage). 

A Pregnancy Massage typically lasts 60 minutes and I choose to use a massage couch specifically designed with the comfort of mum-to-be in mind, along with the use of cushions to ensure that the entire treatment can be as relaxing as possible.

Although, only a small number of studies have been done in regards to the benefits of Pregnancy Massage, some studies have suggested that massage can:

-Lower anxiety

-Decrease pains associated with pregnancy

-Improve sleep

-Decrease levels of the stress hormone, norepinephrine 

-Increase levels of the feel-good hormones, serotonin and dopamine

-Decrease levels of cortisol, an indicator of stress

-Improve overall mood