Pregnancy Massage Benefits and Expertise at Santi London
The Santi pregnancy massage incorporates elements of the Swedish massage and is designed to relieve muscular aches and pains in your joints as well as reduce anxiety, which can be common in pregnant mothers. Regular pregnancy massages have also been shown to significantly reduce the amount of cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body, improve labor, and help you feel more relaxed and rejuvenated. Our pregnancy massages are carried out by physiotherapists and osteopaths, ensuring you are in trained medical hands for either a relaxing treatment or to address specific issues such as lower back pain.
Why Should I Have a Pregnancy Massage?
Your well-being during pregnancy is particularly important. Often, your needs can be overlooked amidst the focus on your growing baby. You may feel stressed or overwhelmed with the impact pregnancy has on your mind and body. This gentle and soothing massage works to restore harmony, providing both health benefits and a luxurious, rejuvenating treat.
Benefits of Pregnancy Massage:
- Stress Reduction: Regulates stress hormones, improving overall mood and reducing anxiety.
- Reduced Oedema: Helps manage swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet by stimulating the lymphatic system.
- Improved Sleep: Enhances sleep quality by lowering cortisol levels and promoting relaxation.
- Pain Relief: Eases muscular aches, particularly in the lower back, due to changes in posture and weight distribution.
Who Carries Out the Pregnancy Massage?
Our pregnancy massages are fully certified and performed by qualified medical professionals. From the first consultation, our team will listen and advise you on what will be best for you. You can relax, knowing you are receiving a caring and expert treatment tailored to your needs.
How Does a Pregnancy Massage Work?
Our therapist will find a comfortable and safe position for you, usually resting you on your side. Organic oils will then be applied. Medium strokes are then carefully used, stimulating the skin and nerves. By gently encouraging blood circulation, the oxygen and nutrients found in the blood are stimulated around your body. The results are instant: as the muscles relax, your nerves soothe, reducing both physical and emotional stress.
Is a Pregnancy Massage Safe?
Absolutely. Our qualified therapists can fully explain the benefits of the pregnancy massage prior to your appointment. We recognize that every expecting mother has different needs, so this treatment is very much structured around that. However, mothers who are at high risk during pregnancy should consult their doctor first. We will also advise on the oils that are suitable. An ongoing treatment plan is recommended, and your therapist will be able to advise you accordingly.
Post-Natal Pregnancy Massage Treatments
The pregnancy massage is also offered once you have had your baby. It works by relieving tension in your neck and back, which can be caused by holding your baby. Please get in touch for further details.