Shiatsu in Pregnancy & Birth Preparation

Shiatsu in Pregnancy

Shiatsu is a wonderful treatment for the mother-to-be, helping to relieve the symptoms of morning sickness, and the muscular pain or discomfort caused by growth and hormonal changes.  The treatment is adapted specifically to the mother's needs and special cushions are used to ensure absolute comfort and support.

"I feel so relaxed I feel like a different person" - Michelle, mother of a toddler, at 31 weeks.

Shiatsu is ideal during any stage of pregnancy, from the first trimester through to the birth itself.  It can even be an effective natural aid to bring on an overdue birth.

Birth Preparation Classes

Shiatzu! offers Birth Preparation Sessions for expectant mothers and their birth partners.   These invaluable sessions will help you to prepare for the whole process of labour in a practical and humorous way, taking away some of the tension and fear that often surrounds birth.  You can ask any questions, practice positions and learn some basic shiatsu, breathing and movement techniques to help ease the contractions and relieve the stress when things don't go according to plan. 

"The birth of Freya Grace was wonderful....We spent a lot more time out of the water using the ball and drawing on the techniques we had learnt with you.  The workshop we had with you proved so valuable, Oli felt much better prepared and was able to guide me and support me beautifully, it eased any self-doubt he may have experienced otherwise ..... I think the experience has really empowered him.  It has certainly given me enormous faith in my body." - Carina & Oli, parents of little Freya (home birth)

Oli & Carina practicing techniques at their Birth Preparation Session