Pregnancy Treatments

We require you to check with your GP or Midwife prior to your first massage treatment. This is to ensure that you are generally fit and well, having a low risk pregnancy and that there are no current medical concerns or conditions that you are being monitored or treated for.

Please see below for a list of contraindications:

  • Preeclampsia (massage not recommended)

  • Current high risk pregnancy (massage not recommended)

  • Current or history of thrombosis or embolism (massage not recommended)

  • Heart conditions (GP/Midwife consent may be required)

  • A history of previous miscarriages (GP/Midwife consent may be required)

  • Carrying more than one child (GP/Midwife consent may be required)

When can I have a treatment?....

PRENATAL TREATMENTS

Massages are available from 14 weeks / approx 3 months (you are required to check with your GP or Midwife to ensure they are happy for you to have a treatment prior to your first massage).


POSTNATAL TREATMENTS

For those that have delivered naturally or delivered without complications, treatments can be booked whenever you are feeling comfortable and ready. For those who have had a Caesarean or complications during delivery, it is best to wait around 5-6 weeks to allow the healing process to begin and I would recommend checking with your GP or Midwife before booking your treatment.

Benefits of massage during and after pregnancy....

BENEFITS OF PRENATAL MASSAGE (MASSAGE DURING PREGNANCY) :

  • Helps to reduce morning sickness

  • Relieves constipation

  • Relieves headaches

  • Eases muscle spasms and cramps

  • Eases bachache

  • Relieves indigestion

  • Reduces heartburn

  • Promotes a sense of calm and relaxation

  • Increases the blood circulation (delivers more oxygen and nutrients to both the mother and baby)

  • Promotes the release of endorphins (the body's natural feel good chemical - )

  • Reduces swelling

  • Reduces stress on weight bearing joints

  • Reduces stress and anxiety

  • Promotes better sleep


BENEFITS OF POSTNATAL MASSAGE (MASSAGE AFTER GIVING BIRTH) :

  • Encourages the muscles to regain their natural tautness, position and shape

  • Aids your body's recovery

  • Can help to treat stretch marks on the abdomen, buttocks and thighs

  • Provides a quite and relaxing time to yourself to de stress, relax and unwind

  • Helps to ease feelings of anxiety and depression

  • Promotes better sleep

  • Promotes better circulation



" I highly recommend Annabel at Belle Massage Therapy, especially for prenatal and postnatal treatments. She tailors the treatments to your needs within a calm and relaxing environment. There is a wide range of treatments which are perfect for the aches and pains of the expectant mother " - Tanya



Pregnancy Massage (SIDE LYING)

  • 30min £40

  • 60min £50

  • 90min £60

Available from 14 weeks onwards.

A massage tailored to your individual needs using pregnancy safe techniques and positioning. You will be comfortably positioned side lying and supported by bolsters. Benefits from rosehip, lavender and mandarin oils.

Pregnancy Back Massage (SEATED)

  • 30min £40

Available from 14 weeks onwards.

A seated massage targeting aches and pains over the neck, shoulders and back using pregnancy safe techniques. You will be seated on our comfortable ergonomic kneeling chair and supported by pillows. Benefits from rosehip, lavender and mandarin oils.

Add Kinesiology Taping to any of our Pregnancy Massages

  • 5-10min £5

Pregnancy specific kinesiology taping including decompression and symptom reduction taping for lower back pain, sacroiliac joint pain and taping over the bump for support.

Pregnancy Facial Treatment

  • 30min £40

Suitable all throughout pregnancy.

  • 60min £50

Suitable for 0-20 weeks.

Soothing & calming. Benefits from pink clay, calamine, rose & mandarin. 30min treatment includes a cleanse, exfoliation, tone, clay mask & moisturise. 60min treatment additionally includes hot/cold towels, aromatherapy massage, heated/chilled stones and floral water tone.

Pregnancy Add On Treatments:

  • Foot Soak (30min) £10

Available all throughout pregnancy.

A soothing mandarin & orange foot soak in our copper foot bowl

  • Foot Soak & Scrub (30min) £15

Available all throughout pregnancy.

A soothing mandarin & orange foot soak followed by a shea butter, bamboo & citrus foot scrub.

  • Foot Treatment (30min) £30

Available from 14 weeks onwards.

A hot towel foot cleanse, foot scrub (shea butter, bamboo & citrus), a mint & mandarin massage concluding with an optional refreshing chilled towel.

  • Hand Treatment (30min) £30

Available from 14 weeks onwards.

A hot towel hand cleanse, hand scrub (shea butter, bamboo & citrus), a chamomile & mandarin massage concluding with an optional refreshing chilled towel.