Initial consultation
Your first appointment includes a one-to-one consultation and a full discussion about your pregnancy and any relevant medical history. This will ensure that any of the treatments offered are safe and appropriate for you and your pregnancy.
Pregnancy massage
Pregnancy massage is a therapeutic and relaxing massage. It primarily focuses on releasing tension to alleviate muscle and joint stiffness. This in turn will stimulate and improve the blood circulation around the body. Following the treatment your mind and body will feel more relaxed and rejuvenated.
Using aromatherapy in a pregnancy massage is a wonderful way to relax and ease stress and tension. Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy in which concentrated plant essential oils are administered to enhance health and wellbeing. The combined effect of the aromas and the chemical constituents in the oil are used to treat a wide range of pregnancy issues.
Research has shown that aromatherapy in pregnancy can help in a variety of ways:
- Relief of stress and anxiety
- Aid in relaxation
- Physical discomforts such as backache, hip pain and pregnancy swelling
- Promote labour in a post-dates pregnancy and could help avoid a medical induction of labour
- Help with postnatal recovery
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is based on a concept involving meridian (energy) lines which link one part of the body to another. Flowing through these meridians is the body’s life force (qi). When the body, mind and spirit are balanced and in optimum health, the qi runs smoothly. There are points located on each meridian which can be stimulated or sedated to balance the flow of qi.
Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into the relevant points to restore balance.
Acupuncture in pregnancy can be used for:
- Relaxation, anxiety and stress
- Backache, sciatica and pelvic pain
- Tiredness, fatigue and insomnia
- Morning sickness and pregnancy nausea
- Heartburn and indigestion
- Preparation for labour and post-dates treatments.
- Postnatal recovery
- Breastfeeding issues such as low milk supply.
- Natural fertility and conception
Moxibustion for a breech baby
Moxibustion is a technique used to help turn baby into a head down position.
It can be used instead of or alongside your planned External Cephalic Version (ECV). ECV is successful for about 50% of women where as evidence has shown moxibustion to be effective for approximately 66% of women.
Moxibustion treatment uses a lit moxa stick (rolled Chinese herbs) to stimulate heat and energy along the bladder meridian. This triggers hormone changes which relax the muscles in your uterus and increases your baby’s activity, encouraging them to turn.
It is usually carried out around 34–38 weeks of pregnancy but is more effective if done at 34 weeks.
During a moxibustion treatment I will teach you and your birthing partner how to use moxibustion safely and effectively. I will supply you with the Moxa sticks to continue the treatments at home.
Reflex Zone Therapy
Reflexology is a therapy which uses the feet as a map of the the whole body. Reflex Zone Therapy is a clinical form of reflexology to rebalance the body’s equilibrium. Using precise pressure points reflex zone therapy is used to address common problems and discomforts in pregnancy.
It is not like your typical massage but it is very relaxing!
It can be used in pregnancy to help treat:
- Anxiety and tension
- Tiredness and insomnia
- Morning sickness and pregnancy nausea and vomiting
- Heartburn and indigestion
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Back ache and pelvis discomfort
- Preparation for labour and post-dates treatments
- Promotion of milk supply
Treatment packages also available
Birth Preparation package
3 treatments – 1 treatment each week, from 37 weeks.
Weekly treatments using aromatherapy massage and acupressure to prepare your body for labour. I can also teach your partner how to stimulate 2 of the acupressure points so you can continue to use this at home.
Post dates treatment package
2 treatments – 1 in your 40th and 1 in your 41st week of pregnancy.
Includes a range of treatments including reflex zone therapy, acupressure and aromatherapy massage to promote natural labour. The essential oil blend is provided and your birth partner can be taught how to stimulate certain pressure points so that you can continue at home.
Acupuncture and preconception care for a natural pregnancy
A treatment package throughout your cycle to optimise your body’s natural ability to conceive and improve your chances of a successful pregnancy.
Proud to use high quality oils from UK based, Absolute Aromas in all my aromatherapy massages.
