Pregnancy Massage with Drainage

What makes this ritual special, according to Inês

Inês Valente, Mandalay Spa Therapist, performs the Pregnancy Massage with Drainage with particular attention to comfort, safety and the stage each woman is experiencing. This treatment is designed for expectant mothers and breastfeeding mothers seeking a caring pause focused on the areas where the body most needs support.

Recommended for anyone who…

• Is pregnant or breastfeeding and is looking for an adapted massage.
• Feels lower-back tension, heaviness in the legs or physical discomfort.
• Values a gentle, safe and personalised approach.
• Needs a pause of care, comfort and tranquillity during this stage.

Inês Valente’s perspective

During pregnancy, the body changes every day and the massage must respect this rhythm. Before beginning, I try to understand the client’s stage, how she feels that day, whether there is greater tension in the lower back, a sense of heaviness in the legs or difficulty relaxing. This initial conversation is very important for adapting the experience with safety and delicacy.

During this treatment, we avoid the abdominal area and work on areas that commonly need greater comfort, such as the lower back, legs and feet. Warmed oil helps create an immediate feeling of support, while the tension-release technique is applied carefully to areas of tension. On the legs, I use gentle draining movements that are always adjusted to the client’s sensitivity and comfort.

I also pay close attention to body positioning, room temperature, support with towels and cushions, and the way breathing accompanies the treatment. There is no rush. The aim is for the expectant mother to feel safe, heard and cared for.

At the end, we seek a feeling of lightness, comfort and serenity, as though the body has received the support it needed at that moment.