Monday 16 March 2015

Aromatherapy Associates- The Ultimate Rose Pregnancy Massage

My first pregnancy and first pregnancy massage experience 

I am 8 months pregnant with my first baby – 37 weeks and 2 days today.  
I have been very lucky with my pregnancy and haven’t had any sickness or any real problems – I have actually really loved being pregnant.   

As my due date draws closer and my excitement is forever growing (not to mention a few nerves), I am also finding my back and hips are really aching and I have days where my feet, legs and even hands look more like my husbands than my own. 

So I decided to treat myself to a pregnancy massage at La Belle, the beauty boutique in Worthing, West Sussex. From the moment I arrived I felt relaxed and pampered. I was lead through to my private massage room where Kayla my beautiful beautician explained how the next hour of my life would proceed.   

I filled out a card with my personal information (health and safety elements covered, which all good salons should do) and was given another card to tick the boxes of how I was feeling that day. I thought this was great idea as it really makes you think about your body, your mind and various symptoms so the beautician can truly help you 

It was then time to choose which oils would be used on meI was told about Aromatherapy Associates, a British brand that offers bath, body and skincare products and focuses on natural healing powers. You can choose between three types and I settled on the Rose scent (which was also recommended as the best for my skin type). 

was given privacy to undress and laid down on my left side on lovely warm bed. There was a large, half-moon shaped pillow that I tucked under my huge bump for support and in-between my legs and pulled the thick cover over me. Laying there, listening to the relaxing music, snuggled cozily in bed, in a low lit room I thought I hope I don’t fall asleep before the massage starts!” 

moment later, a soft knock at the door to check that I was ready was the start of a fantastic hour-long pampering session. Kayla started on my back and covered my neck and shoulders and after some time asked me to turn onto my back. She altered the bed position so I was half sitting up and propped up my lower legs with a bundle of soft towels.  

I asked what the difference was between a pregnancy massage and a normal one and was told it is mainly just a few adaptations to a normal massage so it suits your body and you don’t feel like you have missed out. The pressure they apply is softer on your lower back as your ligaments and joints soften from the hormone called relaxin 

I was asked if I wanted my bump massaged but declined as I think its too personal and I don’t see what benefit it would really offer me (other than possibly helping with stretch marks which I have been fanatical about and have been using oil day and night anyway – not that its stopped them from appearing) but I know friends who have said yes and liked it, its just down to personal preference. (By the way, if you choose to refuse there is no issue at all, so don’t worry about saying no thank you.)  

Kayla started massaging my shoulders, neck and arms. Then went on to do my legs (which were much needed as I’m carrying a lot of water retention there) and then came back up to the top of my body and gave me a wonderful facial. My makeup (except eye makeup) was removed with a toner and cleanser, and then a face pack was applied and massaged into the skin. That was removed with a warm cloth and then oil was massaged into my face and then into my scalp. Head massages are one of my all time favourite things and this was just heaven – especially as I hadn’t initially realised this was part of the package.  

At one point I was so relaxed I fell asleep and to my embarrassment woke myself up snoring! Another glamorous side effect from pregnancy!! Kayla pretended not to notice and continued working her magic (a sign of a true professional!)  

A quick tip – if you have a fringe, as I do and are happy for the massage oil to go through your hair and scalpthen bring a hairclip to clip your fringe off your face afterwards to save you looking like you haven’t washed your hair for several weeks.  

The massage really focuses on your inner self as well as tension in your body. They focus on releasing knots through your pressure points and encourage you to breath deeply and work on your body on an outward breathIt was wonderfully relaxing but more importantly I felt it helped release stiffness in my muscles that had built up from carrying my wonderful Cub (our nickname for the baby).  

I would definitely recommend a good pampering session to any other pregnant ladies or Cub-carriers as my hubby refers to me. It’s a special time where we all seem to be running around finishing all the little things off, so ladies, take some time out and look after yourselfAs L’Oreal says – because you’re worth it!  

http://labelle-beauty.co.uk/content/mother-to-be

By Louise Stevenson- Tiger Marketing

14 comments:

  1. Found your post interesting to read. I can't wait to see your post soon. Good Luck for the upcoming update. This article is really very interesting and effective. Pregnancy Massage St Ives

    ReplyDelete
  2. Stress is known to cause helpless resistant wellbeing and a large group of medical problems, for example, untimely maturing because of free extreme harm. Cell reinforcements likewise help to lessen free extreme action. how to order cbd oil

    ReplyDelete
  3. Really impressed! Everything is very open and very clear clarification of issues. It contains truly facts. Your website is very valuable. Thanks for sharing. massaggio olistico pescara

    ReplyDelete
  4. Wonderful article. Fascinating to read. I love to read such an excellent article. Thanks! It has made my task more and extra easy. Keep rocking. Spa in Indiranagar

    ReplyDelete
  5. If you are parents and looking for the best baby care tips, baby products info, baby products buying guide, and more. So just no worry, LoveForBabies.co is here to help you with helpful, important and essential tips and info. Love for babies

    ReplyDelete
  6. A great content material as well as great layout. Your website deserves all of the positive feedback it’s been getting. I will be back soon for further quality contents. 먹튀검증

    ReplyDelete
  7. This is highly informatics, crisp and clear. I think that everything has been described in systematic manner so that reader could get maximum information and learn many things. textbook answers

    ReplyDelete
  8. Thanks for the nice blog. It was very useful for me. I'm happy I found this blog. Thank you for sharing with us,I too always learn something new from your post. 먹튀사이트

    ReplyDelete
  9. I got what you mean , thanks for posting .Woh I am happy to find this website through google. 100 public square cleveland oh

    ReplyDelete
  10. I’m going to read this. I’ll be sure to come back. thanks for sharing. and also This article gives the light in which we can observe the reality. this is very nice one and gives indepth information. thanks for this nice article... บาคาร่า

    ReplyDelete
  11. I admire this article for the well-researched content and excellent wording. I got so involved in this material that I couldn’t stop reading. I am impressed with your work and skill. Thank you so much. 먹튀검증사이트

    ReplyDelete
  12. Hello I am so delighted I located your blog, I really located you by mistake, while I was watching on google for something else, Anyways I am here now and could just like to say thank for a tremendous post and a all round entertaining website. Please do keep up the great work. د کاناډا لیدونکي ویزه

    ReplyDelete
  13. Reality 5 Medical Facilities Face Loose-Loose Business Decisions: Medical offices are compelled to make "business choices" regular in regards to retaining misfortunes for fruitlessly disputed cases or enjoying more assets seeking after tolerant resources with still no assurance of recuperation. https://legalbeagles.info/forums/forum/money-debt/debt-collection-agencies/1556474-7-year-old-pay-day-loan-debt-now-with-ajjb-law-threatening-legal-court-action/page3

    ReplyDelete
  14. Massage benefits blood and lymph circulation. Good circulation is vital to good health. 강남 출장안마

    ReplyDelete