Gentle, in side-lying

Ayurvedic pregnancy massage in Zurich

Any month. Side-lying only.

60 or 90 minutesCHF 160 / 210 Practice in Zurich Hottingen

Gentle massage in a stable side-lying position supported by cushions, warm daylight in the Zurich practice.

Ayurvedic pregnancy massage is a gentle oil massage in a stable side-lying position, with cushions under head, bump and knees, adapted to the trimester you are in. I treat at any month of pregnancy.

Pregnancy changes posture, weight distribution and sleep — usually all at once. The focus goes where it most often presses: lower back, shoulders, neck, heavy legs. And on something that is easily overlooked — an hour in which nobody needs anything from you.

Also called prenatal massage

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Pregnancy massage — particularly suited to

tension in the lower back
neck and shoulder tension
heavy legs and a feeling of swelling
restless nights
exhaustion and inner restlessness
wanting a quiet hour before the birth

What the treatment supports

encourages physical and mental relaxation
may release tension across the back, shoulders and neck
gives a pleasant sense of lightness
creates a quiet hour with no demands from outside
supports general wellbeing during pregnancy

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How a pregnancy massage runs

Talking first
We go through your week of pregnancy, any symptoms and any medical advice before anything begins.
Getting the position right
Stable side-lying with cushions under head, bump and knees. We keep adjusting until it is genuinely comfortable.
Gentle work
Back, shoulders, neck, legs. Light pressure, warm oil, plenty of time in few places.
Resting
You get up when you are ready. There is no clock pressure here.

Important

In cases of high-risk pregnancy, preterm contractions, high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia, bleeding, pronounced oedema or any other complication, I treat only after consultation with your doctor or midwife. Please tell me your week of pregnancy and any symptoms or diagnoses before the treatment, and let me know if anything changes during the pregnancy. This treatment does not replace care from your doctor or midwife.

I do not treat with fever, acute infections, acute inflammation, fresh injuries, open wounds, unexplained swelling, sudden or unexplained severe pain, or suspected thrombosis. In pregnancy I treat at any month — with symptoms, please bring a note from your doctor. With high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, pronounced oedema, during cancer treatment and after surgery I treat only with explicit medical clearance. If you are unsure, just tell me beforehand — we sort it out in two minutes.

My work serves wellbeing. It is not a medical therapy and does not replace medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment.

Common questions

Pregnancy massage — Common questions

From when can I come for a pregnancy massage?

At any month, as long as the pregnancy is uncomplicated. If there are symptoms or diagnoses, please bring a note from your doctor — then I know what I am working with.

Will I be lying on my front?

No. The whole treatment takes place in side-lying, with cushions under head, bump and knees. It is safe and, for most people, far more comfortable than it sounds.

Which oils do you use?

Mild, well-tolerated plant oils, without the essential oils that are not recommended during pregnancy. If you are sensitive to smells — which is common — I use a neutral oil.

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