Pregnancy Therapy

Since becoming a mother myself, I have become very passionate about providing education and support to expectant and new mothers.

Following the birth of my first child a few years ago, I had almost no education and support about the importance of regaining my strength and body stability after having a baby. I knew I had to do it, but how to do it was a bit of a mystery to me.

Like many who suffer lower back pain, the strain of pregnancy and birth added to an already poor back condition, leading eventually to a stay in hospital. I put this down to my previous condition exacerbated by full-term pregnancy, a long labour and overuse of my back in the incorrect way – bending over to pick my child up and carrying on my hip!

When my second child was born via unplanned caesarean, and having ongoing issues with my back, I had the fortune to be treated by an antenatal Physio. She taught me to strengthen my core safely and how to reduce the risk of further strain on my back. Thanks to her, my back pain was minimised and I was educated on how to strengthen my core without overloading it.

Following this experience I am now qualified in pregnancy massage, and I am able to offer women relaxing full body massages in the second and third trimesters. Pregnancy can be an incredibly exciting time for a parent-to-be. It can also create changes to your body which mean some TLC is very important. I am also developing my professional portfolio to include a number of antenatal and postnatal services to assist you with your needs.

Whether you have lower back pain, pelvic girdle pain and feeling the weight of your growing baby in your stomach, I can offer support through massage, k-taping and advice.

I also support postnatal clients following the birth of their babies – through deep tissue massage, k-taping, advice on diastasis recti and how to adapt your posture and daily routine with your growing baby / children.

What are the benefits of massage during pregnancy?

• Lymphatic drainage
• Soothing sore and tired muscles
• Relaxation and release of endorphins for you and your baby
• Reduce stress and worry
• Easing pain and swelling
• Calming the central nervous system

What are the benefits of massage post-partum?

• Lymphatic drainage
• Relaxation and release of endorphins
• Reduce back and shoulder pain
• Improve posture (which can change due to carrying your baby!)
• Return correct position of abdominal muscles and engage them to improve strength

Benefits of K-taping:

• Bump support as baby grows
• Supporting pelvis and spine through symphysis pubic dysfunction (SPD)
• Reduce swelling and inflammation (such as post-operative swelling after c-section, hysteterectomy)
• Support function in extremities such as thumbs
• Promote correct re-positioning of abdomen in post-partum stage
• Improve blood flow and circulation to aid healing
• Decompresses blood vessels and pain receptors to reduce inflammation

Get in touch to see how I can support you through your journey!