Massage & Body Therapy
Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage
Duration: 60 minutes
Pregnancy changes everything about how a body carries weight — and how it should be massaged. Our prenatal sessions are delivered exclusively by therapists trained in pregnancy care, using side-lying positioning, supportive cushions and techniques adapted trimester by trimester. Pressure is moderate, certain points are avoided entirely, and the focus falls where expecting mothers need it most: the lower back, hips, legs and feet.
Postnatal massage turns to recovery — easing the shoulders and back after weeks of feeding and carrying, supporting circulation, and giving a new mother something increasingly precious: an hour that belongs only to her. Womb-lifting massage, a traditional postnatal technique, is available as a complement at our women’s branch.
Both sessions are offered at our Rahmania Women’s branch and as a home service — often the most practical choice with a newborn at home. Pregnancy massage is appropriate from the second trimester onwards, with your doctor’s approval.
Who it’s for
- Expecting mothers from the second trimester onwards, with doctor’s approval
- Mothers experiencing pregnancy-related back, hip and leg discomfort
- New mothers recovering after delivery, once cleared for massage
- Mothers with swollen feet and legs seeking gentle relief
- Anyone gifting a mother-to-be genuine, safe rest
Recommended frequency
Every two to four weeks through pregnancy; weekly in the early postnatal period is a common and comforting rhythm.
Benefits
- May help ease lower-back, hip and pelvic discomfort of pregnancy
- Commonly used to reduce swelling in the legs and feet
- Supports better sleep during and after pregnancy
- May help release shoulder and back strain from feeding and carrying
- Supports emotional wellbeing through calm, dedicated care
- Adapted positioning keeps every stage of pregnancy comfortable
Take care if…
- — First trimester of pregnancy — we schedule prenatal massage from week 13 onwards
- — High-risk pregnancy, pre-eclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension — obtain your doctor’s approval first
- — Unexplained swelling, headaches or reduced movement — contact your doctor before booking
- — Post-caesarean recovery — wait for your doctor’s clearance before postnatal massage
Our treatments support wellbeing and are not a substitute for medical care. Please tell your therapist about any medical conditions or pregnancy before your session.
FAQs
Common questions
From when in pregnancy is massage safe?
We welcome expecting mothers from the second trimester (week 13) onwards, with their doctor’s approval. Our therapists are trained in prenatal positioning and technique.
How will I lie on the table?
In a supported side-lying position with cushions at the bump, knees and head — comfortable and safe at every stage. You will never lie flat on your front.
How soon after birth can I book postnatal massage?
After a natural delivery, typically once you feel ready and your doctor agrees — often within a few weeks. After a caesarean, wait for medical clearance.
What is womb-lifting massage?
A gentle traditional abdominal technique offered postnatally at our women’s branch, intended to support the abdomen’s recovery. Your therapist will advise whether and when it suits you.
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