Pregnancy isn't the easiest thing to go through. Many pregnant women tend to suffer from back ache and swollen feet during pregnancy due to carrying the additional weight all around.
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I have experienced times whereby I am so sore all over and so in need of a good massage but when I visit the massage palours I go to pre-pregnancy, they refuse to lay a finger on me as they say they are not certified pre-natal masseurs and afraid to harm my baby. So yes, you can't just walk into any random massage palour you see.
How can prenatal massage help me?
The therapeutic benefits of
massage for pregnant women haven't been studied very much. There's some
evidence that massage may help people who suffer from low back pain and
possibly those with chronic headaches, but the studies weren't done
with pregnant women. In any case, massage may decrease stress and
promote relaxation, helping you cope with discomfort even if it doesn't
specifically alleviate or prevent it.
Carrying a baby inside you changes your center of gravity and puts a lot of stress on your back, neck, abdominal muscles, and shoulders. Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments, so that your pelvic joints are less stable, and changes your posture, pulling your pelvis forward. Add to that the extra weight you're carrying and you may find you've got an aching lower back.
Carrying a baby inside you changes your center of gravity and puts a lot of stress on your back, neck, abdominal muscles, and shoulders. Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments, so that your pelvic joints are less stable, and changes your posture, pulling your pelvis forward. Add to that the extra weight you're carrying and you may find you've got an aching lower back.
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That is why I have prepared a list of places to check out should you be in need of a good prenatal massage in Singapore to relax because you deserve it, momma to be!
East
Tel: 92716091
Add: 180 Joo Chiat Road #02-02 (Shophouse) Singapore 427451
Java Spa
Tel: 62451151
Add:711 East Coast Road, Singapore 459065
North
Tel: 64566556
Add:1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Bishan park 2, Singapore 569931
West
Tel: +65 9655 6112
Address: 46 Pandan Loop Singapore 119728 (appointment only)
Central
AFOND Boutique Spa (Chinatown)
Phone: +65 6836 0676
Add: 263 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058812
Tel: 6356 6623
Add: 10 Sinaran Drive #02-10 Square 2 Singapore 307506
Tel: 6235 0688
Add: 290 Orchard Road #14-11/12 Paragon Singapore 238859
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Rather enjoy a massage in the comfort of your own home?
You can always arrange an appointment with masseurs who will travel to your place! The masseurs below specialize in pre and post-natal massage. All you need is a bed, 2 pillows and 2 towels. :)
Oriental Jamu
Phone: +65 8518 8726 (Jessica)
Email: orientaljamu@gmail.com
Rahayu Homespa
Phone: 9878 2394
Email: ayu@rahayu-homespa.com
Madam Noura
Phone: 94345343
Mdm Masita
Phone: 90510005
I personally prefer the home massage option and also did home post-natal massage after the delivery of my baby as was having Chinese confinement and could not go out for a month. I like Jessica and Rahayu a lot and will be using them for my 2nd pregnancy. Have 2 in case one isn't free hehe. Usually the home massage masseurs are very busy and it can be a little bit difficult if you want to do it last minute which is why I decided to put in 4 options (first 2 I've personally had a good experience with and the other 2 were recommended by mummy friends).
Pamper yourself with a good massage once a
week if you can! It will really make your pregnancy more relaxing and
hopefully, enjoyable. :) I personally do it every 2 weeks!
Might do a post on post-natal massage when i've gathered enough places offering it (any mommas know of good post-natal masseurs, do feel free to e-mail me at tammytay@hotmail.sg).