Pregnancy is a time of great physical and emotional change which can be very demanding for a woman. As pregnancy develops, hormonal and musculoskeletal system changes gradually alters posture. This may result in backache, hip tension and aching legs, affecting everyday life, detrimentally affecting sleep and inducing anxiety.

Massage during pregnancy has been shown to be very beneficial, supporting pregnancy related ailments such as muscle tension, swollen feet and legs, fatigue, nausea, stress and anxiety, thus aiding relaxation.

Treatments are provided to promote feelings of relaxation in a comforting, supportive and nurturing environment, to help support the bond with your baby, and allow you to have much needed time to yourself.

During the post natal period, massage therapy will support and nurture a woman’s body whilst going through physical and emotional changes experienced during this time.

If you are in the Bristol area, contact Kathy to arrange a pregnancy & postnatal massage using aromatherapy and reflexology to ease tension, support recovery, and aid relaxation.

Aromatherapy for pregnancy and the post natal period

What to expect at a treatment

Your treatment starts with a full consultation, including a postural assessment ensuring your individual needs are met. Kathy incorporates clinical massage techniques combined with eastern energy practices to provide the optimal massage treatment tailored throughout each stage of pregnancy and the post-natal period. Treatment may include massage on a pregnancy ball, all fours, couch or futon or a combination of these, with massage frequently given in the side lying position. Reflexology and aromatherapy may be offered as part of your treatment, to optimise your experience.

How will I feel after the massage?

Each client responds to massage in different ways. Clients feel many benefits from massage including reduced muscle tension, increased relaxation, calmness and being uplifted, nourished and grounded.

Reflexology for pregnancy & the post natal period

Reflexology is a safe treatment to receive during pregnancy and the post natal period, having completed a consultation, to ensure you are safe to receive treatment. Reflexology has been shown to provide relief from pregnancy and post natal related ailments such as musculoskeletal problems, fatigue, sleep problems, swollen legs and feet, nausea and anxiety, as well as providing emotional support during a time of emotional and physical change.

Labour induction

If you are full term and ready to have your baby, reflexology may help with labour induction. This method of reflexology is a specialist treatment, where specific reflex points are worked to support induction of labour.

What to expect during a treatment?

At the first session a full medical history and life-style consultation is completed, establishing your individual needs and consent to treatment is obtained. This enables Kathy to ensure suitability for treatment and tailor a personalised treatment programme incorporating reflexology techniques most beneficial for you. A course of treatment may be suggested for you to provide the most benefit.

How long will the session last?

The first treatment takes 1 hour 30 as this allows for a consultation and a full treatment. Subsequent treatments are 1-hour.