Aromatherapy and massage can both be especially valuable during pregnancy. Some of the benefits include:

Relief from muscular aches and pains. Carrying a baby can put great strain on both your lower back and shoulders. Hormones released into your blood also cause some of the ligaments in the body to soften to prepare for birth. This can often cause considerable aches and pains which can be alieviated by aromstherapy massage.

Time to relax! How many times have you heard the saying, 'a happy mum makes for a happy baby?' Enough said.

The use of oils can help to nourish the skin which may prevent stretch marks. Oils can also be prepared for you to use at home on a regular basis to try to maintain skin elasticity.

Improved circulation. By the final month of pregnancy, you could have upto an extra 25% of blood in your body compared to before you conceived. This puts a lot of extra strain on your circulatory system which can be boosted by massage.

Aids fluid retention and bloating. Certain hormones released during pregnancy lead to fluid retention, odema and bloating. Massage and certain essential ois can help to reduce fluid retention and keep lymph moving througout the body.

Psychological Changes. Aromatherapy can be incredibly supportive emotionally. During pregnancy, your emotions are super charged and essential oils can help to bring back a feeling of clarity and balance to every day life.

All treatments are adapted depending on what you need at that moment in time and can vary depending on your stage of pregnancy. I am very happy to discuss each set of circumstances personally, please get in touch with me for more information.

Lucy Holtum - email lucyholtum@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07891017333

I look forward to hearing from you!