Stage 01
Clearance and history
Your stage of pregnancy, how it is going, and anything your doctor or midwife has said.
Pregnancy Massage
Side-lying and properly supported, with the cautions that matter.
Pregnancy Massage
What this actually involves
Pregnancy puts a predictable set of loads through a body: a lower back taking more, hips and pelvis loosening, shoulders rounding, legs and feet swelling. A massage adapted for it can make a real difference to how the weeks feel.
Adapted is the key word. Positioning is side-lying with proper support rather than face down or flat on the back, pressure is moderated, and several areas are avoided outright. If anything about your pregnancy is complicated, your doctor or midwife decides first.
Side-lying and supportedProperly cushioned, never face down or flat on the back.
Moderated pressureFirm enough to help, never deep tissue work.
Specific areas avoidedIncluding the abdomen and certain points, as standard.
Your doctor decides firstFor any complication, their clearance comes before a booking.
How it is staged
Three stages, in this order
Each stage ends with a decision point — nothing moves forward on autopilot.
Stage 02
Positioning
Side-lying with cushions and bolsters, adjusted until you are genuinely comfortable.
Stage 03
The session
Moderate-pressure work on the back, hips, shoulders, legs and feet, avoiding the areas that are avoided in pregnancy.
Why it is done this way
What you get out of it
Adapted properly
Positioning and pressure built around pregnancy from the start.
Cautious by default
If there is any doubt, your doctor is asked first.
Relief where it is loaded
Lower back, hips, shoulders, legs and feet.
Aching
Eased
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Start to review
Compared against your baseline, not against a feeling
Every stage is recorded — vocabulary, sentence length, intelligibility, measurements and, where you have them, blood results. You see your own numbers next to where you started, which beats being told it is going well.
Questions
About pregnancy massage
Is it safe in the first trimester?
Many practitioners wait until after the first trimester, and that is the approach here unless your doctor says otherwise. It is caution rather than evidence of harm, and it is the right side to be cautious on.
What position will I be in?
Side-lying, supported with cushions. Not face down, and not flat on your back for any length of time, because that position can reduce blood flow later in pregnancy.
Are there areas you avoid?
Yes. The abdomen, deep work on the legs, and certain points traditionally avoided in pregnancy. Deep tissue work is not done at all.
When should I not book?
If you have pre-eclampsia, high blood pressure, bleeding, a history of blood clots or DVT, severe swelling, reduced fetal movement, or any complication at all — speak to your doctor or midwife first. If you feel unwell on the day, cancel.
Related
Often run alongside it
Body Test Analysis
Body composition and measurements, so progress is measured rather than guessed.
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Cellulite Massage (Maderotherapy)
Wood therapy and vacuum over the area, as a course rather than a single session.
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Ask us about pregnancy massage
Send a message describing what you have noticed. You will get an honest answer about whether it is worth an appointment.
