Knightwood Massage

PREGNANCY MASSAGE

What is Pregnancy Massage?

Pregnancy massage is a gentle way to ease the tension caused by pregnancy. It reduces stress and anxiety. A relaxed mother means a relaxed baby!

Is it safe to get a Pregnancy Massage?

In England, if you are classed as clinically extremely vulnerable (I.e. someone with a serious heart condition) you will have received a letter from the NHS advising you that you are considered clinically extremely vulnerable. If you have received a letter, explaining that you fall into this category, this means you are at an increased risk of being seriously ill if you get coronavirus. As such, I would advise you to only go ahead with treatment if you have obtained consent from your midwife or GP. If you are unable to gain consent, I would strongly advise against treatment at this time.

If you want more information here is a link by the Royal Collage of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists with more information about pregnancy and Covid-19

Coronavirus infection and pregnancy (rcog.org.uk)

Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

- Increases circulation bringing nutrients to the organs of the body
- Helps relieve water retention
- Encourages release of Oxytocin, a pain reducing hormone vital during labour
- Aids digestion
- Helps remove toxins from the body
- Helps with Self Esteem

What can you expect?

A 1 hour treatment, done in the side-lying position and client is made comfortable with pillows and no point will the client be asked to lay on their stomach or flat on their back. At the end of the treatment there is a short facial where the client will be popped up on pillows to avoid this situation.

Who can have a treatment?

We offer pregnancy massages to anyone who has passed the 12 week stage of their pregnancy. Consent from midwife or G.P will be needed prior to treatment.

Prices

1hr treatment at your home
£35

Booking

Please click the link below for our realtime calendar showing available upcoming slots. Please note that this is a read only calendar and bookings must be made either by phone or email.

ONLINE CALENDAR CLICK HERE

To book :-

Phone: 07887776590
Email: natalie@knightwoodmassage.co.uk

POST NATAL MASSAGE

What is Post Natal Massage?

Although many women have pregnancy massages, the time after she has had her baby is just as vital in order to support her new born. Your body goes through huge changes during and after the birth and it can take more than a year to get back to ‘normal’. It is easy to forget to look after yourself, in the endless hours of feeding, changing and looking after the new addition to the family. The beauty of having this treatment in your own home is you can have your baby with you, even breast feeding if need be. Alternatively you could arrange to have a babysitter and enjoy some me time to help you unwind. The break will give you the strength to meet the many needs of your baby and home. More importantly though, you deserve to give a little back to yourself after those nine months of pregnancy and hours of labour and from the sleep deprived nights.

Benefits of Post Natal Massage

- Helps promote post natal recovery from child birth, supports pelvic floor and abdominal toning, eases muscle tension, particularly in the upper back which maybe sore due to breastfeeding or holding the newborn in awkward positions
- Massage is an excellent stress buster and mood elevator encouraging the body to release endorphins - the natural pain killers and feel good hormones which may provide support for postnatal depression.
- Promotes relaxation which can help with breast feeding, sleep and easing fatigue
- Gentle breast massage will help open blocked ducts, loosen clumps or hardened areas, and reduce the risk of mastitis.
- Increase the flow of blood and oxygen to your muscles, getting rid of any toxins. Improve well-being and immunity by stimulating lymph flow, and energy flow.
-Speeds up recovery from a caesarean section gentle massage to the area will increase blood supply and help with internal healing, scar massage can help prevent your tissues from sticking together, which is common after a surgery.

What can you expect?

The post natal massage is a full body massage tailored to your individual needs to help you adjust to being a mother. The massage usually starts with your feet using a mixture of shiatsu pressure points and massage therapy techniques. The treatment moves up the body until we finish off with a head massage.

Who can have a treatment?

If you've had a caesarean, wait until your scar is healed before you start getting massages. This should take about a week or two, but let your doctor confirm you are ready for massages before you start.

Prices

1hr treatment at your home
£35

Booking

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