Ante Natal massage is of wonderful benefit to treat and relieve the muscle tension and joint discomfort that can accompany pregnancy. Skilled and therapeutic touch helps to improve circulation, regulate hormones and provides nurturing and relaxation for mother and baby.

Reasons for massage in pregnancy:

•Backache often accompanies pregnancy, especially lower backache due to the increased weight of the baby and the changing shape of the body which increases the lumbar curvature of the spine.
•To de-stress mind and body - stress increases all anxieties about a pregnancy and can lead to premature birth in some cases.
•Constipation and digestive upsets (indigestion) can occur due to intestinal displacement by the growing foetus.
•To identify and reduce tight muscles e.g. postural muscles, primary and accessory respiratory muscles - to bring awareness to breathing and posture.
•1 to 1 lesson in labour massage