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Pregnancy Massage and Reflexology Treatments
1st Trimester 2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester Preparation for Birthing Postnatal care 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 and reflexology 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 and reflexology treatments may also address pregnancy conditions such as: - Morning Sickness
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Tiredness and Fatigue
- Sleeping Problems
- Muscular Pain
- High Blood Pressure
- Oedema
- Sciatica
- Induction of Labour after 40 weeks
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Cambridge Massage TherapyCambridge Midwives Centre, 29 Fort Street, CambridgePh 07 823 4000 |
Our therapists are fully qualified and specialise in providing treatments for pregnancy and postnatal care. All therapies and information from Cambridge Massage Therapy and its therapists is not a substitute for examination, diagnosis, or treatment by a doctor, lead maternity caregiver or qualified health professional. We enjoy working in conjunction with your medical specialists to ensure the best treatment plan for you and your baby. Massage Therapy is not Physiotherapy. Therapy | 1st Trimester - Weeks 0 to 13 | Cost/Time | Massage Therapy | Massage Therapy is not used during the first 15 weeks of pregnancy at Cambridge Massage Therapy as we find that reflexology and Bach Flower treatments are more suitable to the needs of the pregnant woman. | N/A | | Reflexology | Pregnancy reflexology treatments are gentle and calming. By working on points on the feet during early pregnancy, reflexology may be able to help ease some pregnancy conditions: - Morning Sickness
- Mood swings
- Tiredness
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| Therapy | 2nd Trimester Weeks 14 - 26 | Cost/Time | 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 $60.00 |
| Therapy | 3rd Trimester Weeks 27 - 42 | Cost/time | | Massage Therapy | 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 $60.00 | Reflexology | Weekly reflexology treatments may help Mum to enjoy this trimester and help to ease many common conditions specific to this time. - Heart burn
- Mood Swings
- Constipation/Diarrhea
- Oedema
- Sleep problems
- Cramping
- Stress
- High/low Blood Pressure
- Pubic/groin/symphesis Pain
- Headaches
- Heartburn
- Breech babies
| 3/4hr $50.00 |
| | Preparation for Birthing | Price/Cost | Massage Therapy 
| Massage Therapy techniques can be used in the final weeks to prepare the body and mind for birthing whether through labour or via a caesarian section. This time is important to help the mum to be to focus on her journey ahead as well as to be calm and relaxed about it. - Acupressure, Reflexology and massage is used to help induce the start of labour 40wks +. This is done with your midwives or LMC's permission.
- Relaxing massages to allow you to enjoy those final few weeks and to let go for the journey ahead.
- Deeply relaxing sessions to honour the mum-to-be who will be birthing by caesarian. Time to calm and prepare emotionally and physically.
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 $60.00 | | Labour Massage Classes | A special session to teach you and your support person how to use massage and acupressure techniques throughout the labour to help enhance the process, control pain and work together through the birth. | 1 Hour $60.00 |
| Therapy | Postnatal Therapies | Price/time | | Massage Therapy | 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 $60.00 |
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