Massage has many benefits to help you adjust physically, as well as emotionally, to the changes that you and your body will go through during this time.

The benefits of pregnancy massage are numerous:

• can help to increase your energy levels
• reduce stresses during, and after, your pregnancy
• helps to reduce stress on weight-bearing joints
• offers relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and myofascial pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs
• increases the blood and lymph circulation which can help reduce and ease any swelling

Each treatment is tailored to the individual and a detailed consultation will be carried out during your first appointment to create the best treatment just for you.

Treatments incorporate different principles including Swedish massage movements, deep tissue (where suitable), Shiatsu energy release techniques, lymphatic drainage, exercises and mobilisation work, all of which help to release tensions, aches and pains and offer comfort and relief with the symptoms associated with being pregnant. In Trimester 3, Polly offers advice and exercises suitable for labour, and where suitable, partners are welcome to the treatments to watch and learn these techniques to assist their partners during labour.

Your comfort and safety come first and during the treatment you will lie on your side and/or sit in a semi-relined position whilst being fully supported with comfy body pillows and bolsters and big soft warm towels for complete support and to make the massage experience as tranquil, relaxing and comfortable as possible.

Pregnancy massage can be carried out from the first trimester onwards. Please note that it is intended to support and not replace the essential antenatal care provided by your GP, midwife or obstetrician.

The Bath Massage Company is a professional and experienced company that provides the very best in holistic massage treatments.

Whether you have specific ailments, problem areas or just want to unwind and relax, each treatment at The Bath Massage Company is designed especially for you and tailored to suit your individual requirements.

If you’re looking for a relaxing and therapeutic massage Polly at The Bath Massage Company offers the very best in relaxing Swedish massage – a perfect treatment for overall body relaxation to help ease, relax and soothe aches and pains away. Deep tissue massage treatments offer relief to persistent muscle tension and aches and will help loosen stubborn knots that keep your muscles tied up and tense.

For soon-to-be mums and new mums, Polly specialises in pre and antenatal massage and baby massage courses, and offers blissful, therapeutic and indulgent treatments using specific pre-natal techniques designed to help ease and alleviate the aches and pains associated with pregnancy.

Overdue?
They offer treatments for those whose due date has come and gone. The treatments incorporate a combination of acupressure, massage and reflexology which can encourage your body to bring about a natural start to childbirth.

Birth Partner Treatments
Birth is a wonderful experience and often birth partners want to be involved. A great way is to offer them some simple techniques to help and support you during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. They offer sessions for couples and pregnant women and their birth partners.

Contact: [email protected] on 07790 007263 for more information or visit: www.thebathmassagecompany.com