Pregnancy massage Brisbane & Woolloongabba

Many pregnant women suffer with sore, aching lower backs, sciatic pain, tired legs and tight upper back, neck and shoulders due to the dramatic changes occurring within your body to meet the needs of your growing child. Pregnancy massage’s can help your body adjust to the changes you’re experiencing by relieving muscle aches and stiffness plus it has been shown to:

• Help reduce stress and anxiety
• Assist in reducing fluid retention
• Reduce painful headaches
• Decrease or eliminate sciatic pain
• Aid with hormone regulation
• Improve blood circulation increasing the amount of oxygen supplied to your muscles
• Improve the quality of your sleep

Pregnancy massage is safe and suitable once you are past your first trimester or 12 weeks, this means you have had your first scan and your pregnancy is confirmed as being stable. In the first treatment your therapist will take your medical history and complete a postural analysis, these details will help your therapist create a treatment plan tailored to suit your needs and requirements. You will be required to have the okay from your midwife or practitioner before proceeding with a pregnancy massage treatment.

At The Health Space Australia we have a specially created pregnancy pillow which allows women to lay on their front during a pregnancy massage no matter how far into their pregnancy they are. Many women appreciate this pillow as it supports there growing breasts and tummy and allows them to lie on their tummy without causing pain or discomfort. All our pregnancy massage treatments use minimal non-fragrant almond oil which creates a controlled slide over the muscles for the therapist and is great for your skin as well as being safe to use during pregnancy. Although we have these pillows and almond oil we are happy to bolster you with pillows in a side lying position and use alternate oils or creams if preferred.

Pregnancy massage gift vouchers are available if you would like to give an expectant friend/relative or new mum a special surprise. Simply contact The Health Space Australia in Brisbane on 0434 6454 96 or use our online contact form to gain more information.

After Baby has arrived

Once baby has arrived you may find regular post pregnancy massage treatments help your body recover from the birth. These post pregnancy massages can also aid in relieving neck, shoulder, mid lower back and pectorial pain. In addition they aid neural discomfort in the hands or fingers, which often occur due to breast feeding and carrying your newborn.

During your baby’s early months it is hard to make time for a post pregnancy massage but it is important to make this time for yourself as it will decrease your stress and muscular tension and help to re-energise your soul, so you can pass a relaxed feeling onto your newborn.