So you’re carrying an actual human being inside your belly – for nine months. That’s enough to send any of us straight to a (massage) therapist. The good news is that you’re well within your hormone-induced rights to get a rubdown. While you’re at it, milk that sympathy from your family and friends. No pun intended. A pregnancy massage can help with physical strains, reduce stress and take care of head-to-toe tension.
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1 A well-deserved leg pamper
Your body's taking on the heroic job of carrying that heavier load – which means a fair amount of pressure on your pins. Treat them to a rub that focuses on the thigh, calf and ankle. This'll help relieve some of the pressure that's built up and it can also reduce swelling.
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2 Aromatherapy, and a head massage
You might not even notice the tension in your shoulders – but it's a sure sign your mind's in need of some relaxation. Given your current condition, your usual coping method might be off-limits (roll on, G&T reunion). That's where an aromatherapy massage comes in. The essential oils will send you into a pregnancy-approved state of calm – entirely ABV-free. And if your pregnancy's been served up with a side of migraines, a tender head massage will relieve pain more quickly than you can say ‘two ibuprofens, please.
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3 Foot relaxation with reflexology
Finally, a foot massage is a safe bet for a blissful thirty minutes of pampering, but a reflexology session takes it to the next level. Your therapist will focus on your feet, and you get full-body benefits. Each pressure point channels stress-free signals to catapult you into a more serene world than the one you were in 60 minutes ago. And… breathe.