UpGrace Skin & Body

Massage Created Specifically For Your Changing Pregnant Body

Pregnancy can be beautiful, but it doesn’t always feel comfortable.

At UpGrace Skin & Body in Paradise Point, pregnancy massage is one of the treatments we’re best known for.

We use comfortable side lying positioning with supportive bolstering and tailor every treatment to your body, your stage of pregnancy and how you’re feeling that day.

Whether you need gentle relaxation or firmer therapeutic pressure through your back, glutes, shoulders or legs, our trained therapists adapt the massage while keeping your comfort and pregnancy safety at the centre of the treatment.

Pregnancy massage in Paradise Point, supporting mums across the Gold Coast including Hope Island, Runaway Bay, Sovereign Island, Helensvale and Oxenford.

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Why does my body ache more during pregnancy?

As your baby grows, your posture and centre of gravity change, placing more load through areas like your lower back, hips, pelvis, glutes, neck and shoulders.

Pregnancy can commonly bring:

Lower back discomfort
Tight hips and glutes
Pelvic pain or pressure
Calf cramps and tired legs
Neck and shoulder tension
Headaches linked to muscular tension
Trouble getting comfortable at night
General muscular fatigue

Pregnancy massage is designed to work with these changes, focusing on where your body is holding tension and what can be safely treated to help you feel more comfortable.

What position will I be in during pregnancy massage?

From around 20 weeks, we primarily use supported side lying and reclined positioning to keep you comfortable throughout your treatment.

We use pillows and bolstering to support your:

Belly
Hips and pelvis
Legs
Back and shoulders

For many mums, this feels much more comfortable than lying face down as pregnancy progresses.

Your therapist will adjust your position at any time if something doesn’t feel right. You should never have to tolerate an uncomfortable position just to receive a massage.

Can I have firm pressure during pregnancy massage?

Yes, depending on your comfort and individual circumstances.

Pregnancy massage does not always need to be extremely light. Pressure should be tailored to you.

Some mums prefer gentle relaxation, while others need firmer work through areas of muscular tension.

Our therapists adjust the pressure and techniques to suit pregnancy safely, while checking in with you throughout the treatment.

You are always in control of the pressure.

Pregnancy FAQs + More info

Is pregnancy massage safe?

For many women, pregnancy massage can be a safe and supportive treatment when performed by a suitably trained therapist and adapted to the individual pregnancy.

Before treatment, we consider:

Your stage of pregnancy
Your health and pregnancy history
Any complications or concerns
Your comfort and preferred pressure
Advice from your healthcare team

If we feel medical clearance is needed, we may ask you to check with your GP, midwife or obstetric team first.

Your safety always comes first.

Pregnancy massage for pelvic pain and SPD

Pelvic girdle pain and discomfort around the pubic symphysis, often called SPD, can make everyday movement exhausting.

You may notice pain when:

Walking
Rolling over in bed
Getting in or out of the car
Climbing stairs
Standing on one leg
Trying to get comfortable at night

Massage cannot treat the underlying cause, but it may help ease some of the muscular tension through the hips, glutes and lower back as your body compensates.

We adapt your positioning and treatment to avoid aggravating your symptoms, and for more significant pelvic pain we recommend working alongside your GP, midwife, obstetric team or physiotherapist.

Pregnancy massage for calf cramps and tired legs

Calf cramps and heavy, tired legs are common during pregnancy, especially as your body places more demand on the lower body.

Massage can focus on areas such as:

Calves
Feet
Hamstrings
Glutes
Surrounding muscles

This can help ease muscular tightness and that heavy, fatigued feeling many mums experience.

If you have sudden one sided calf pain, swelling, redness, heat or unexplained tenderness, please seek medical advice before booking a massage.

Pregnancy Massage Gold Coast