You’ve just found out that you’re pregnant... You’re carrying a new life inside of you and you’re glowing – well, you would be if only you could get over your morning sickness! In the coming nine months, you’re going to witness your body transform before your eyes and you’re also going to want all the pampering you can get. In fact, you’re going to need it! Being a newly expectant mom, you can become a little paranoid about what you can and can’t do during your pregnancy – if you can’t take anything stronger than Panado for a headache, what chance are you going to have in making it to the Spa? Rest assured, you are still able to enjoy some much needed pampering at your local Spa. There are, however, a few things that you need to keep in mind when you do attend.
When you make a booking for a Spa treatment, be sure to let the therapist know that you’re pregnant. In that way, your therapist can be adequately prepared for your session. Most Spas have a policy of not performing full body massages during the first trimester of pregnancy. The reason for this is twofold: firstly, a large amount of added pressure on your uterine area can be dangerous to the foetus, and secondly, Spas do not wish to be involved in any liability issues. The first trimester of a pregnancy carries the greatest risk of miscarriage and so the Spa would rather not take any risks whatsoever. That having been said, there are still ample options open to you when attending a Spa... Read More...
