Why Mum's To Be Need A Massage

Ah, pregnancy. It’s such a wonderful time…isn’t it? For many women, pregnancy can be completely blissful. Equally, it can be a time of worry, extreme tiredness, sleepless nights, aching, and twinging.

Although this is all very common and normal, isn’t doesn’t mean we need to grin and bear it. Having a pregnancy massage after the first trimester is an amazing, natural way to alleviate those issues.

Hydrates Skin

Hormone changes during pregnancy can often cause dry skin. Massage enables your skin to better absorb the moisture and nourishment from the massage oils. This can be particularly helpful when you have lost the ability to reach your own legs and feet easily later on in your pregnancy (as I did).

Connection with your Baby

With 45 to 90 minutes of pure relaxation, it’s a perfect time to be present and connect with your baby without having to think about anything else. You can allow yourself to switch off from all other interruptions and be completely taken care of.

Relieves Insomnia

You’re tired all day long and yet when it comes to going to bed at night, you find you can’t sleep. This can be for many reasons, from doing 20 trips to the bathroom, the discomfort of sleeping with your ever-growing bump to heartburn and anxiety. As mentioned earlier, massage has been shown to help with mood, relax the muscles and ease pain, which in turn can help you get a better night’s sleep.

Reduces Swelling

You may experience swelling in your pregnancy, particularly in the feet and ankles. Massage can help reduce swelling by improving lymphatic circulation which can give you some much-needed relief from the discomfort of swelling.

There are so many reasons why massage is beneficial for mums-to-be. Ask for massage vouchers at your baby shower or as your maternity leave gift from your colleagues. This way, you see the benefits of regular massage.

As with most things when you are expecting a baby, please check with your GP or Midwife before having a prenatal massage that it is safe for you to do so.

Why choose Salix Therapies?

I care about my clients and families. As a mum myself, I’m keen to help other mums on their journey too, by sharing my knowledge and experience. Therapies are tailored to meet the needs of my clients — as a result, clients return regularly. My qualifications include:

• Baby massage

• Pregnancy massage

• Story massage

• Indian head massage

• Swedish massage

As a business, it’s also very important to me that the products we use on your skin are organic and ethically produced. Therefore, we work with Neal’s Yard Remedies, whose natural products support our ethos and are kind to your skin.

My personal mum journey

As the founder of Salix Therapies, my passion is working with mums through the transition of pregnancy and new motherhood. I love working with mums, babies, and children, in face-to-face settings and knowing that I am helping other families to bond and grow together.

Our massage sessions for mums are not just confined to our pregnancy massage. We can work together on your journey through pregnancy, the newborn stages, and beyond!

Baby massage instruction can help with baby bonding in the early stages. Story massage for mums and tots, can take that wonderful bond through childhood. Finally, as a busy mum, why not book a massage for yourself? You deserve some pampering and relaxation too! By looking after yourself, you’ll have more strength and energy to look after your growing family.

I offer one-off massages, bespoke packages, and my signature Mum & Baby Bundle which includes;

• 1 hour of Pregnancy Massage

• 90 minutes of instruction to guide mum-to-be’s birth partner through the basics of safe pregnancy massage, so they can help at home and during the labour process

• a 1 to 1 baby massage session

Salix Therapies is based in a dedicated therapy room in the center of Wymondham, Norfolk and I can’t wait to welcome you.