Relaxing Massage for Pregnant Women

What makes this massage special, according to Inês

Inês Oliveira, TOPSPA Spa Trainer, welcomes expectant mothers who are looking for a moment of comfort, tranquillity and care adapted to this particularly important stage of the body. In her view, the Relaxing Pregnancy Massage requires even more attentive listening because every pregnancy is experienced differently.

Recommended for anyone who…

• Is pregnant and looking for a safe, calm massage adapted to this stage.
• Feels increased heaviness in the legs, physical fatigue or tension in the lower back.
• Values a moment of rest, comfort and maternal care in a peaceful environment.
• Prefers a gentle, respectful approach adapted to the body’s sensitivity.

Inês Oliveira’s perspective

“For me, a pregnancy massage always begins with particularly careful listening. Before starting, I try to understand the stage of the pregnancy, how the person has been feeling, which areas feel most uncomfortable and which positions provide the greatest comfort.

During pregnancy, the body changes every day. Some expectant mothers arrive with greater tension in the lower back, others with heaviness in the legs, while some simply need to breathe, stop and feel cared for. My role is to adapt the massage to that moment, without rushing or imposing a rigid sequence.

Comfort is essential during this massage. I pay attention to positioning, body support, room temperature and the way the expectant mother responds to touch. The pressure must be safe, gentle and properly adjusted, particularly in more sensitive areas.

I like to think of this treatment as a moment of maternal care rather than simply a relaxing massage. We work on the areas that tend to carry more strain, such as the lower back and legs, while always respecting the body’s limits and the client’s guidance.

At the end, I aim to create a feeling of relief, lightness and tranquillity: a period of time in which the expectant mother can feel supported, comfortable and genuinely heard.”