Pregnancy massages (sometimes called prenatal massage) are designed to nurture and soothe, as well as provide time and space to connect with your changing body and your growing baby. They have been found to be safe when completed by a professional who is appropriately trained and who knows how to adapt the massage for mums-to-be…
Most of us know that a massage feels great, however, the scientific evidence tells us that regular massage during pregnancy is so much more than a nice feeling, it has some pretty awesome benefits, and not just for the pregnant woman, but the baby too…. As a registered health professional, evidence-based practice is really important…
In many countries around the world, massage in the postnatal period is the norm. The new mother will receive massage within hours of birth and daily after that, with the knowledge that their body has just completed the humongous task of birthing a baby and is more than likely in need of a little TLC….
A massage at any time feels great but a massage during pregnancy can have even more benefits, both for you and your unborn baby. With pregnancy being a precious time, it is understandable that you would want to make sure that a massage is safe for you and your baby. For most people, massage during…
When the idea of launching In Touch first came to me, there was one thing I felt certain about: I wanted to offer massage in a way that genuinely worked for pregnant women and new mums. With years of experience in midwifery and health visiting, home visiting has always been a huge part of how…