Pregnancy is a time of excitement and challenges, new ideas and old wisdom. It is the time to look after yourself.  At Cambridge Massage Therapy we provide specialist pregnancy and postnatal massage treatments for many health or wellbeing concerns you may have during your pregnancy. This allows you to either explore differing treatment options or choose one based on personal preferences. 

Massage Therapy during Pregnancy can be used from 16 weeks throughout your pregnancy until birthing. All Pregnancy Massage Techniques are specific to your stage of pregnancy from the relaxation need in the 2nd trimester to preparation for labour or caesarian birthing in the 3rd trimester. 

As well as giving you time to yourself to relax and restore some much needed energy, our massage treatments may also address pregnancy conditions such as:

• Tiredness and Fatigue
• Sleeping Problems
• Muscular Pain
• Sciatica
• Induction of Labour after 40 weeks

Cambridge Massage Therapy

Cambridge Midwives Centre,

12 Raleigh St, Leamington Cambridge

Ph 07 823 4000

 Therapy

 1st Trimester - Weeks 0 to 13

Price

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is not used during the first 15 weeks of pregnancy at Cambridge Massage Therapy. Please contact your midwife or LMC to advise you on the best treatments for the first trimester. 

 2nd Trimester   Weeks 14 - 26

Massage Therapy

From 16 weeks of pregnancy, Massage Therapy is a great way to relax and pamper yourself. After discussing your health and pregnancy history and identifying your session objectives, your therapist will leave the room to allow you to change. You will recieve your massage lying on your side propped up by pillows covered in large spa towels or seated if preferred. Your comfort is important. Pressure is monitored and all areas worked on are deemed as safe to be worked on during pregnancy.

Areas that can be massaged include back, shoulders, neck, head, arms, hands, legs, feet, and of course the growing tummy. 

Massage may help with: 

• Sciatica
• Back pain
• Shoulder and neck pain
• Stress levels
• Improving sleep patterns
• Headaches

Please note that if you have an infection, cold, flu, high blood pressure or oedema you should not have a massage. Acupuncture and homeopathy may be better therapies for you. Please discuss these conditions with your Lead Maternity Caregiver, midwife and therapist before booking your appointment.

1 Hour $70.00

 3rd Trimester Weeks 27 - 42

Side lying or seated massage is used in the 3rd timester. As your baby grows and changes position the demands on your body become more obvious. We recommend massage monthly up to week 34 then to have treatments every 2 weeks after that. Alternating with acupuncture is also helpful for the preparation for labour.

Massage may help :

• Back and side pain
• Sciatica and hip pain
• Cramping calves and legs
• Sore arms and shoulders
• Sleeping problems
• Mood swings
• Stress

Please note that if you have an infection, cold, flu, high blood pressure or oedema you should not have a massage. Acupuncture and homeopathy may be better therapies for you. Please discuss these conditions and any other health conditions with your Lead  Maternity Caregiver, Midwife and therapist before booking your appointment.

1 hour $70.00

 Postnatal Therapies

The postnatal massage is a wonderful way to recover and recuperate after birthing. The physical demands of carrying a baby, combined with the demands of birthing or caesarian sections can be a challenge in itself. All women need extra TLC during this time.  Time to heal, to talk things through and to have time for her self. We allow time for this appointment so that baby can come too. Mum is given time to settle and feed baby so she can relax as much as possible. The session can be a back and shoulder massage or a full body massage. Each session is personalised for each clients needs

Note: It is important to note that if you have mastitis or engorgement etc the use of Reflexology is recomended instead of massage therapy until it has cleared.

 1 Hour $70.00