Introduction to Pregnancy Care
"Give your Baby the Best Start in Life"
An introductory session with us will support you in the early weeks and include advice and an opportunity to ask any questions you might have, as well as a chance to develop a treatment plan for the rest of your pregnancy.
Associates
We work closely with a selection of therapists which are able to offer other help when required. Our associates are:Massage
Aromatherapy: with Tracey Goulding. Aromatherapy uses essential oils from plants to relieve aches and pains, anxiety, and be uplifting. Massage after the first three months, can be just what you need. We also offer customised oils and creams blended for you, or you can chose from our pre-blended products:
- Natural Stretch Oil - blend of pure, high quality oils to help prevent stretch-marks. This blend of natural oils has been specially formulated to help keep your skin as soft, supple and moisturised as possible whilst your baby grows. This oil will not get rid of stretch marks which are predominantly inherited but it will help. From the fourth month of pregnancy, gently massage the oil into your bump 3-4 times a week, increasing to once a day at 6 months. Ingredients: borage seed, almond, and olive oils, with carrot seed, lavender and tangerine essential oils.
- Daily perineum softener - a week before your due date start using this oil to soften your perineum, this will help keep it supple and elastic, reducing the potential for perennial tears. Ingredients: rose and sweet almond oil.
- Pregnancy Pick-Up Back Rub - a blend of natural oils that can be massaged into your back or anywhere else that aches. This is a gentle blend which uses oils that are pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory. Ingredients: St John's Wort, calendula, evening primrose oil, chamomile, lavender and geranium.
Each blend contains only pure oils with no added preservatives, or other chemicals. They nourish your skin and mind. We source our oils from suppliers who regularly test the quality of their oils using the most advanced techniques to ensure no contamination or dilution of the oils. Often expensive oils, such as Rose, are diluted with cheaper oils. Correct storage of oils is also very important to prevent toxins developing which are more likely to cause skin irritations and allergies. For further information, go to our Aromatherapy section: Aromatherapy Treatments.
Pregnancy Massage: with Mary Biles. Since qualifying as a Massage Therapist in 2003 (including City and Guilds Dip Sports Massage, ITEC Dip Holistic Massage), Mary has gone on to study both Reflexology (ABC Diploma in Reflexology) and Reiki. She has gained valuable experience working in clinical practice, as well as in the Spa industry and international yoga retreats. Mary is able to do home visits.
These therapists work in different locations and so their availability could be restricted, other contacts can be given where necessary, if required.