Pregnancy is a beautiful time, but it places great demands on the body — an overworked back, swollen legs, fatigue. A gentle pregnancy massage can ease many of these troubles and give the mum-to-be a precious moment of calm. Let's look at how.
In short: a gentle pregnancy massage from the 2nd trimester relieves the back and legs, calms and improves sleep. It is performed in safe positions; with a high-risk pregnancy, consult your doctor.
The benefits of massage during pregnancy
- Relief for the back and lumbar spine, which carry the growing bump.
- Easing of swollen legs by supporting lymphatic drainage.
- Calm and better sleep thanks to reduced tension.
- A moment just for yourself — mental wellbeing is priceless during pregnancy.
How a pregnancy massage works
The massage is given with gentle strokes in safe positions, usually lying on your side supported by pillows. We use unscented argan oil, which does not irritate more sensitive skin or the sense of smell. Everything is on the pregnancy massage page.
What to watch out for and from when
We perform a pregnancy massage from the 2nd trimester. We avoid intense techniques, pressure on the abdomen and the heat of hot stones. With a high-risk pregnancy or complications, consult your gynaecologist first. For more specifically on the first trimester, read the article massage in the 1st trimester.
Treat yourself to a pregnancy massage
Gentle care for mums-to-be — in safe positions and with unscented oil.
