What is pregnancy massage?
Pregnancy massage is gentle work adapted for a changing body, usually done lying on your side with cushions supporting you. It focuses on the legs, feet, lower back, neck and shoulders, avoids deep pressure and essential oils, and is generally considered safe after the first trimester. Check with your midwife or doctor before booking.
Light to medium
2 out of 5Relaxing pressure, easing deeper only where you want it.
- Prenatal massage
- Antenatal massage
- Postnatal massage
- Maternity massage
We come to you, anywhere in London. Your home, your hotel room or your workplace.
Therapists trained in pregnancy massage, across London
Independent, qualified, insured, and met in person before we let them near a client.
What people say about our pregnancy massage therapists
I hired Helen for pregnancy massage. She was very friendly and kind to me. It was so relaxing, finally got big relief after a long time and I would definitely recommend her for anyone who want pregnancy massage.
Thank you - I really needed that massage! My back feels better all over - much needed on my 6th month of pregnancy! Thank you ❤️
The pregnancy massage I just received from Clara was the best I've ever had. She ensured I was comfortable at every stage, I now feel so relaxed and all my aches/pains have eased. I couldn't recommend her enough.
Anna has come to me for 2 years now so I should have written this before! I always feel amazing after her massages, so when I found out I was pregnant and she did pregnancy massage it was a no brainer for me to get her to continue. She has amazing techniques and I always drift off during my pregnancy massage and feel so relaxed afterwards. I would definitely recommend her for pregnancy massage! 😄
Anna was amazing. I'm 7.5 months pregnant and she really helped my aches and pains. Definitely looking forward to the next time. 😴
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How pregnancy massage works
Nothing about it is heroic. It is careful, well cushioned and built entirely around being comfortable for an hour, which by the third trimester is not a small ask.
- On your side, with pillows under the bump, between your knees and behind your head
- Legs, feet, lower back, neck and shoulders, which is where it all collects
- Light, soothing pressure only, and gentler still anywhere near the abdomen
- No essential oils at all, on purpose, so there is nothing to react to
- Your own bed and your own towels, and no shared table anywhere near you
If you have a pregnancy pillow, have it out ready. And if your feet are the worst of it this week, say so when you book and your therapist will spend the time down there.
Who pregnancy massage suits
Worth booking if
- Your lower back has been aching for weeks and you cannot take much for it
- Your ankles and feet swell and nothing you try shifts it
- You are past twelve weeks and sleep has become the hard part
- You have had the baby and your neck and shoulders are paying for the feeding
- You want an hour or two where somebody is looking after you rather than the bump
Mention it when you book if
- You are in your first trimester, when we would ask you to check with your doctor
- You have a high-risk pregnancy, pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure
- You have had bleeding, or your midwife has asked you to take it easy
- You have severe swelling that has come on suddenly, which needs a doctor not a massage
- You have a history of early labour or placental problems
What happens during pregnancy massage
Below is how a typical 90 minute session pans out. A 60 or a two hour booking follows the same shape, with more or less of the middle.
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Before she arrives
Pillows out
Your own bed, your own towels, and every cushion you own. A pregnancy pillow if you have one. Somewhere warm, since you will be still for a while.
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First 5 minutes
Getting comfortable
Settling you on your side and building the cushions round you until it is genuinely comfortable. Take your time over this, the rest of the hour depends on it.
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Next hour and 20
Legs, back and shoulders
Slow, light work through the legs and feet, then lower back, then neck and shoulders. One side, then a gentle move over to the other. Say the moment anything stops feeling right.
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Final 5 minutes
Feet and finish
Usually finishing at the feet and ankles, which is where the swelling sits. Get up slowly and in stages. Have a glass of water somewhere within reach.
Never had a massage before? Our guide to what to expect at your first massage walks through the whole thing, from preparing the room to how you will feel afterwards.
Before, during and after
Prenatal covers most of the pregnancy and is the one people mean. Antenatal usually means the third trimester onwards, from about week 25, when comfort and preparing for birth become the focus.
Postnatal is the one nobody books and everybody could use. Feeding and carrying wreck necks and shoulders, and lymphatic drainage helps with the fluid that lingers afterwards. An hour while somebody else holds the baby is a reasonable thing to want.
How pregnancy massage differs from the alternatives
Most people land here torn between two. Here is the short version.
| Pregnancy Massage | Lymphatic Drainage Massage | Swedish Massage | Foot Reflexology | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure | Light and careful throughout | Very light, rhythmic | Light to medium | Precise, on the feet |
| Position | On your side, well cushioned | Lying flat or side | Lying down | Sitting up or lying down |
| Best for | Back ache, swelling, sleep | Swollen ankles and fluid | General tension and stress | Tired, swollen feet |
| Oils | Plain oil, no essential oils | Minimal oil | Any, including scented | A little, or none |
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Wherever you are, someone covers it. Seven days a week, 7am until 11pm.
Common questions about pregnancy massage
It is generally considered safe after the first trimester, so from around twelve weeks, and our therapists are trained for it. Check with your midwife or doctor before you book, particularly if anything about the pregnancy has been flagged. There is more in is massage safe during pregnancy.
On your side, with pillows supporting your bump, between your knees and under your head. Not face down, and not flat on your back for any length of time. Getting the cushions right is the first thing your therapist does.
Some essential oils are not recommended in pregnancy and the safest approach is to skip them entirely rather than debate which. Your therapist uses a plain unscented oil throughout.
Yes, and more people should. Postnatal massage helps with the neck and shoulder tension that feeding creates, and lymphatic drainage helps with fluid that lingers. Assisted stretching is worth asking about too. Wait until you are healing well, longer after a caesarean, and check with your midwife.
An hour is usually right. Lying still gets harder as the pregnancy goes on, and 90 minutes is more than most people want by the third trimester. Sixty minutes covers everything that needs covering.
£59 for 60 minutes, £80 for 90 minutes and £110 for two hours, the same as every other treatment we offer. Some outer London areas carry a small travel charge, which you see before you pay. We have written up what a massage costs in London and how we compare.
Whatever you are comfortable in when she arrives. During the massage you undress as far as you want to and stay covered by a towel throughout, with only the part being worked on uncovered. If that is the bit you were worried about, what to wear during a massage goes through it properly.
Often within the hour, though it depends on who is free near you at the time. Put your postcode into the box on this page and you will see the therapists covering your area and the times they have left today. We work seven days a week, from 7am until 11pm.
Somewhere to lie down, either your own bed or a mat on the floor, and your own towels. Your therapist brings the oil and the music. We ask you to use your own towels for hygiene, because a therapist working in homes all day cannot launder between visits the way a spa can, and yours will always be cleaner. Old ones are best, since oil stains.
Across more than 200 London neighbourhoods, wherever you are staying or living. Your therapist comes to your home, your hotel room or your workplace. Enter your postcode above to see who covers your address, or look through every area we cover.
Medically and professionally reviewed by Katarzyna Piatkowska, ITEC qualified massage therapist, August 2025.