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Where to Get a Pregnancy Massage in Brisbane (With a Discount!)

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Pregnancy Massage and Day Spa Treats – What Every Mum-to-be Should Know

This article will tell you where to get a pregnancy massage in Brisbane.

Looking for the best pregnancy massage Brisbane has to offer? Whether you’re on the northside, southside, or right in the middle of the city, we’ve put together a list of some of the best places that offer massages for pregnant women. We have even told you where you can book a pregnancy massage at home.

And if this is your first time, we’ve put together some important information to answer questions you might have about getting a pregnancy massage.

Families tip: Ensure you consult with your primary care provider to ensure that massage is safe for your pregnancy. Most pregnancy massage providers will not provide pregnancy massage before 12 weeks gestation (1st Trimester), but your healthcare provider is best suited to determine if this is right for you!

Looking for a discounted pregnancy massage? *Check the range here for one that suits you!

The benefits of pregnancy massage

Aside from leaving you feeling incredibly calm and relaxed, there are lots of other positive benefits to having a massage with an experienced and qualified pregnancy massage therapist while pregnant.

  • Reduce pain and discomfort in your feet, legs, hips, back, neck and shoulders
  • Improve circulation and reduce swelling
  • Relieve mental and physical fatigue
  • Improve your sleep quality
  • Assist you in maintaining a good posture
  • Reduce the incidence of calf cramps
  • Help relieve headaches and sinus congestion
  • Reduce levels of stress hormones and increase levels of feel good hormones

Massage for pregnant mums can be a particularly wonderful escape, a whole 60-90 minutes of time out, where you are the focus – no toddlers to run after, nappies to change or tantrums to deal with!

How safe is pregnancy massage?

As long as you’re being looked after by a therapist trained and qualified in pregnancy massage you can relax knowing that you’re in safe hands. When booking your pregnancy massage or day spa indulgences ask if your therapist is qualified and experienced in working with pregnant women. If you’re nervous or anxious about having a massage while pregnant, ask how long they’ve been massaging pregnant women and how many they work with on a weekly basis.

Your therapist should take a thorough history before you climb on the table and start relaxing. This should include at the very minimum how many weeks pregnant you currently are, your health history, medications, and any problems you’re experiencing with this pregnancy. 

Tips for having a great massage while pregnant

Pregnancy massage Brisbane

The main goal of a pregnancy massage is for you to feel safe, relaxed and pampered, so if something’s not working for you, speak up!

Your sense of smell becomes heightened during pregnancy and what can smell wonderful at any other time can easily become overwhelming and make you feel nauseous or cause a headache while pregnant. If you feel uncomfortable with the use of any oils or scented products ask the therapist to use plain, unscented oils and products during your treatment.

Most places offering pregnancy massage will set you up in a side-lying position supported by plenty of pillows. Some have special overlays or specialised pregnancy massage tables with a big hole for your belly so that you can lay face down. While most pregnant women love this, some find the pressure on their breasts too uncomfortable. So if it doesn’t feel good for you, then speak up and ask to change to a more comfortable position.

Be sure to tell your therapist what sort of pressure you like best during your massage too. This is your time, so don’t be afraid to ask for what you want!

Book a pregnancy massage today!

Pregnancy massage is a proven and effective way to naturally relieve stress, pain, and discomfort during pregnancy. It’s also one of the most wonderful ways to nurture yourself while pregnant. So if you’re ready to give yourself a little pampering, read on for our suggestions.

Massage discounts

You can get a discounted massage if you *click here – and ask them about pregnancy specific massages!

Pregnancy massage Brisbane North

Check out these places to get a pregnancy massage in Brisbane North.

Vibe Natural Health

Vibe uses a specially designed memory-foam massage cushion to allow you to lie face down no matter what size your belly has blossomed to.  Fully supported from top to toe, with special sections for your breasts and belly, it’s much comfier than massage tables with a belly hole.

Sol Bodyworks

At Sol Bodyworks, a pregnancy overlay is placed on the table allowing you to easily lie face down. You’ll receive treatment and advice to help with challenges during and post-pregnancy. It’s a real value-added service, as you’ll also receive self-care tips on posture and support to help you manage sleep, feeding and carrying your newborn.

  • Location: Clayfield, Shop 4, 794 Sandgate
  • Website: Sol Bodyworks

Northside Massage and Natural Therapies

This north side clinic offers a range of services, and all of its therapists are trained and qualified to perform pregnancy massage. They use specially designed pregnancy massage cushions/beds which allow for safe front-lying treatment through the use of a void, (or hole), to accommodate a growing tummy. Pregnancy treatments may also be conducted side-lying. Their Athlegen full body cushion has a super luxurious, slow-release memory foam top with special independent comfort zones in the breast. 

Zen Chi 

This North Lakes clinic offers a massage carefully tailored to the needs of an expectant mother to help you relax unwind and destress while also easing aches and pains. 

  • Location: North Lakes Evergreen Centre, Shop 11, 12-18 Discovery Drive, North Lakes
  • Website: Zen Chi

Body Fit Massage

Their massage experience focuses on nurturing both mother and baby safely through all three trimesters of pregnancy and post-natal care. Benefits of pregnancy massage include; increased relaxation and reduced anxiety, improved sleep, a reduction in oedema, and more.

Pregnancy massage Brisbane South

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Check out these places to get a pregnancy massage in Brisbane South.

Urban Bodyworx

Your massage therapist will position you comfortably and safely on the massage table with pillows, towels, and/or a pregnancy pillow. Their pregnancy massage can involve different massage techniques but is usually a gentle, relaxing massage that will help relieve the added strain on your back, shoulders, neck and legs. 

Pregnancy massage Brisbane CBD & inner suburbs

Check out these places to get a pregnancy massage in Brisbane CBD & inner suburbs.

Catherine Dore Pregnancy & Infant Massage

Catherine is a certified pregnancy massage therapist, with a firm foundation of remedial massage and has also trained as a Nurturelife pregnancy massage practitioner. Services available include pregnancy, postnatal and infant massages. 

Massage on Oxford

The combination of Thai aromatherapy oil massage and pregnancy is not so widely known, but those women who have received it know how great it feels and what a relief it can bring them.

Knead Massage

Knead has therapists specifically trained in pregnancy massage to help you ease back and hip pain, decrease anxiety and simply take some time out for you.

  • Location: Level 3, 233 Albert Street, Brisbane CBD
  • Website: Knead Massage

Pregnancy massage at home

Mama Massage

This mobile pregnancy massage service delivers rejuvenating prenatal and postnatal in-home pregnancy massages to expectant and new mums within the inner Brisbane metropolitan area.

You can get a discounted massage if you click here – and ask them about pregnancy-specific massages!

Best places to get a pregnancy massage Brisbane

Did we include your favourite place? Let us know in the comments if you know of somewhere awesome to get a pregnancy massage in Brisbane.

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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