Pregnancy Support Massage

Pregnancy Support Massage at Muscle Medicine Double Bay

Pregnancy changes everything – posture, load, sleep, even how you breathe. At Muscle Medicine Double Bay, our Pregnancy Support Massage is tailored to each trimester to help ease common discomforts, support optimal alignment and keep you moving comfortably throughout your pregnancy.

What Is Pregnancy Support Massage?

This is a targeted, therapeutic treatment (not a general relaxation massage). Your therapist works in a safe, side-lying position with supportive bolstering to address hips, pelvis, lower back, rib cage and shoulder tension as your body adapts.

We focus on:

Hip, glute and pelvic discomfort
Lower back and sacroiliac (SIJ) tension
Rib, diaphragm and mid-back tightness
Neck/shoulder load from postural changes
General swelling and fatigue

Where helpful, we incorporate gentle myofascial release, trigger point therapy, breath-focused rib mobility and safe lymphatic techniques.

Is This Treatment Right for You?

You may benefit if you:

Have pregnancy-related pain (hips, pelvis, lower back, ribs or neck/shoulders)
Want targeted support through Trimester 2 and 3
Prefer a plan that adapts as your pregnancy progresses
Want to prepare soft tissues for labour and postnatal recovery

First Trimester: Please seek clearance from a women’s health specialist before booking. (We often recommend Women in Focus, Bondi Junction.)

Trimester 2 & 3: You’re welcome to book in – treatments are tailored to your stage.

How Your Appointment Works

Initial Appointment

10–15 mins assessment (history, trimester considerations, goals)
40–50 mins treatment in supported side-lying position
5 mins recommendations (self-care, stretches, frequency)

Follow Up Appointments

Treatment Plans
5–10 mins check-in
50–55 mins treatment (progressively adapted to your needs)

Reassessment

10 mins assessment
40–45 mins treatment
5 mins ongoing plan (and postnatal pathway if desired)

Why Choose Muscle Medicine Double Bay?

Targeted, trimester-aware care: Techniques adapted to each stage
Soft-tissue expertise: From deep tissue (when appropriate) to gentle myofascial and lymphatic work
Continuity of care: Clear notes and progression between sessions
Integrated approach: We can recommend Structural Integration or Lymphatic Drainage postnatally to support recovery

Learn more about Structural Integration

Learn more about Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Book Your Pregnancy Support Massage

Feel more supported as your body changes. Book your Pregnancy Support Massage at Muscle Medicine Double Bay and we’ll tailor every session to help you move, rest and breathe more comfortably.

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Muscle Medicine Pregnancy Support Massage — FAQs

Is pregnancy massage safe?

Yes, when tailored correctly. We use safe positions, pressure levels and techniques appropriate to your trimester. If anything isn’t suitable, we modify.

Can you help pelvic girdle or SIJ pain?

We target surrounding soft tissues (glutes, adductors, hip flexors, lumbar and pelvic stabilisers) to reduce load and improve comfort. We’ll also share simple at-home strategies.

I’m swollen and uncomfortable, will this help?

Gentle, pregnancy-safe lymphatic and rib/diaphragm mobility work can ease heaviness and improve comfort. We’ll tailor to your presentation on the day.

Do I need a referral or medical clearance?

Not for Trimester 2 and 3 unless advised by your care team. For Trimester 1, please obtain clearance from a women’s health specialist before booking.

Can I keep seeing the same therapist?

Absolutely. All therapists keep detailed notes, but consistency can help track changes across trimesters.

Pregnancy Support Massage