Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage – to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and make you feel good. But it’s also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. And can help manage the swelling, soreness, stress and fatigue that occur during pregnancy.

As with all massages, postnatal massage relieves muscle tension and stress from everyday activities and your new mothering duties. Postnatal massage focuses on helping to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy condition by retraining muscles and connective tissue. It plays a role in realigning the body’s weight to its original distribution, helps to reinstate the uterus to its normal state, can assist in reducing excess body fluids and tones the over-stretched areas of skin, especially over the abdomen.

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Babies are always welcome for your postnatal massage appointments. Please try to feed your baby shortly before your appointment. If your baby wakes during the massage or wishes to be close to you, the baby is always welcome to be on the massage table with you. We are also adept at massaging mom while rocking a baby carrier or stroller with one foot! Ask about instructions for you to perform safe and effective Infant Massage.

Mentioning ‘Prenatal’ at the time of booking allows us to prepare extra cushioning and address the specific needs that come with the miracle of pregnancy. Please note: we do not have a table with an abdominal crevice for pregnancy massages. Rather, we use a combination of side-lying technique and pillows to support you during treatment.