A Spa Break – The Perfect Way For Expectant Mothers To Completely Relax
Article by Harvey McEwan
Having a baby – especially your first – can be a daunting and sometimes stressful experience, and stress is the last thing an expectant mother needs as they prepare for their new arrival. Ideally, the mum-to-be should experience no stress at all and spend as much time as possible relaxing but this is not always possible – maternity leave generally doesn’t kick in until there are just six-eight weeks to go.
So if you are having a baby, what is the best way to relax? Why not consider a spa break at a luxury hotel and truly indulge yourself. There are a range of treatments that are perfectly safe for pregnant woman, all of which will make you feel like a new woman as any aches and pains or worries are eased away.
Spa Break Treatments for the Pregnant Woman
Most spa treatments are not recommended if you are under three months pregnant – you really have to be careful during this delicate time. When you book a spa break, be sure to tell the therapist how many months pregnant you are and they will be able to recommend some spa therapies suitable for you. From three months onwards the spa is your oyster – massages are the perfect way to help alleviate any lower back pain, and spas are adept at positioning expectant mothers to ensure they are comfortable throughout the massage.
Facials are also popular as skin can change during pregnancy, and you can receive a facial tailored to help with any hormone related skin problems. Carrying all of that extra weight can also be hell on your poor feet, so you could consider a lower leg and foot massage to ease the aches away – this treatment will help to soothe any water retention and swelling you may be experiencing. During a luxurious, pampering spa break, you will be able to wander around from treatment to treatment room but don’t forget about the swimming pool – if you are still confident about fitting into your swimming costume you could spend an hour floating around, getting some gentle exercise.
Make a weekend of it
If you treat yourself to a spa break at a luxury hotel you can choose from a whole host of treatments, eat the best foods, nap whenever you like and return home glowing even more than you were before – this is the time you truly deserve some pampering. Most luxury hotels offer spa break packages to suit a range of needs, and expectant mother packages are the perfect way to unwind whilst you wait for such a life changing event – time to start dropping some major hints to the man in your life.
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Harvey McEwan writes to help make your travel decisions easier
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