Answers to the Most Common Questions for Expectant Mothers
At Buhala Spa in the heart of Vienna, we have focused on massages for pregnant women. With our specially developed massage tables, we enable you to enjoy a comfortable prone position even with a baby bump – a comfort that many expectant mothers sorely miss.
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We recommend starting pregnancy massages from the fourth month (around the 16th week). In the first three months, your body undergoes fundamental changes – the placenta is forming, and many women struggle with fatigue and nausea.
For high-risk pregnancies, we always recommend consulting your doctor first.
For normally progressing pregnancies without risk factors, professionally performed pregnancy massages are considered safe. Our techniques take into account the special needs of the pregnant body.
Extra caution is advised in the first trimester – we recommend consulting your doctor or midwife before the first treatment.
In the following cases, we advise against pregnancy massage:
For treated gestational diabetes with stabilized values, our massages are possible after consultation with the treating doctor.
The centerpiece of our offering are the innovatively designed massage tables with chest and belly cutouts. They allow you a comfortable prone position – a comfort that many pregnant women miss as their pregnancy progresses.
In the early months, you can easily be massaged in the prone position. If you feel uncomfortable lying on your stomach, we can alternatively massage you in a comfortable side position with ergonomic pillows that optimally support your body and ensure a balanced relaxation experience.
All our positioning materials have been specially developed for the needs of pregnant women and specifically minimize pressure on the sensitive abdominal area – for maximum comfort with maximum safety.
Each treatment begins with a personal conversation in which we discuss your current needs and discomforts. The massage focuses on areas that are particularly strained during pregnancy: back, neck, shoulders and legs.
We work with various techniques such as gentle strokes and targeted grips. The pressure is always adapted to your sensations so that the massage is experienced as pleasant.
To enhance the effectiveness of our massage techniques, we use carefully selected powders and essential oils. As a base, we use exclusive black sesame oil or perilla oil, which we individually adapt to your complaints and skin condition. This customized oil blend improves the effectiveness of the massage.
With professionally performed pregnancy massages, this is extremely unlikely. We consciously avoid techniques and pressure points that are not recommended during pregnancy. Our therapists have thorough training in prenatal massages.
Our standard massage provides sufficient time for noticeable relief. For a more intensive treatment, we also offer longer sessions where more time is available for particularly strained body areas.
All massages are performed by therapists with additional qualifications in pregnancy massage. Our team understands the special requirements of the pregnant body and adapts the techniques accordingly. Regular further training for our staff is important to us.
Our pregnancy massages at Buhala Spa can have various positive effects:
Regular use of our pregnancy massages not only improves your physical wellbeing, but also supports emotional balance during this special life phase.
Are you wondering whether a pregnancy massage is right for you?
In a personal consultation at our centrally located Vienna practice, we are happy to explain all the details and show you our unique positioning options that ensure optimal comfort throughout the entire treatment.
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We look forward to seeing you,
Nadine and the Buhala Spa Team Vienna
