Increased sensation
Increased circulation results in improved sensation, particularly in the extremities. As your pregnancy progresses, you might experience numbing of the hands and feet as baby puts pressure on nerves that feed these areas. Massage is great for easing tension and improving sensation to the extremities.

Increased mobility
Massage therapy can prevent and relieve pain experienced through the lack of use or overuse of muscle groups such as repetitive strain injury and back pain. Massage relieves muscular tension, stiffness and spasm. It can also help to improve posture and joint flexibility. All these benefits are hugely helpful during pregnancy, particularly as the delivery approaches.

Relaxation
Massage calms and slows the heartbeat, lowers the blood pressure and brings a sense of balance and equilibrium to the body. Massage also improves psychological health. Studies show massage reduces feelings of stress and anxiety, and enhances feelings of well-being. Research shows that calm mummies equal calm babies. Our stress hormones do cross the placental barrier!

Increased productivity
Massage has been scientifically demonstrated to increase alertness and attention to detail and accuracy. This is helpful as you reach the third trimester and you start to find 'nappy brain' setting in. A lot of new mums find this frustratingly so in the early weeks after babe is born, a wonderful time to have a little extra TLC.

Benefits of Aromatherapy in Pregnancy
Morning sickness, achy hips, stretch marks and the itchy breasts experienced during pregnancy can all be helped by using aromatherapy. It can also help with the emotional preparation for giving birth. Aromatherapy treatments can help to soothe the extra strains placed upon a womans body during pregnancy, strengthening the body, reducing fluid retention and easing aches and pains.