South Coast Pregnancy

Massage 

Pregnancy massage is nourishing and relaxing for you and your baby. 

I have a mobile set up and come to many areas in the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla including Jervis Bay, Ulladulla, Milton and Batemans Bay. I only need a small space to set up and you don’t even have to leave home.

  • Massage assists in relieving many of the common causes of discomfort during pregnancy.

    • Insomnia is eased through improved sleep patterns

    • A greater sense of relaxation helps to reduce stress and anxiety levels

    • Specialised massage techniques are delivered for pain management, addressing groin pain referred from the uterus, lumbar, back, pelvic, hip pain, and rib pain common in the third trimester

    • Shoulder and neck massage helps to relieve tension, and is also beneficial while in the breastfeeding position

    • Oedema, swelling and discomfort in the legs and arms is eased, which reduces the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome

    • Leg cramps are minimised due to improved circulation

    • Focus on mother baby connection

    • Promotes relaxation and well-being

    • Assists in maintaining muscular tone

  • My speciality is massage for the pregnant body and deliver touch that is supportive of the different stages of pregnancy and pregnancy discomforts.

    I am a practitioner of Pregnancy Massage through Pregnancy Massage Australia NurtureLife (teacher - Catherine McInerney).

    My Massage is further informed by the teachings of Suzanne Yates from @wellmother which I learnt while studying at Da A Luz holistic Midwifery School and my study of postpartum Abhyanga oil Massage with Soma-Shakti. 

Eurobodalla prenatal massage

Postnatal

Massage 

If the post birth time is honoured, mothers recover more quickly from childbirth with strength, mental clarity and faster hormonal balancing amongst other physical and mental wellbeing factors.

Baby can be present and breastfeed while massage is taking place. 

These Postpartum Massage can be done years after birth (10 years plus), there is no timeframe.

Contact me for availability and prices. This is an affordable service for families of diverse backgrounds to access.

  • Postnatal Massage is an extremely valuable service to new mothers as they navigate the challenges and joys of early motherhood. 

    • The massage is designed specifically for a body who has given birth.

    • This massage helps mothers to return to their pre-pregnant place, and is deeply nourishing. 

      Benefits

    • Greater vitality and less fatigue for mothers

    • Helps soothe nervous tension resulting in improved sleep

    • Supports Caesarean Scar Healing (if present)

    • Reduces baby blues and the sense of anxiety and stress

    • Regains strength and ease muscle tension

    • Relieves the breast feeding posture, relax neck and shoulders

    • Reduces swelling

    • Strengthens and tones abdominal muscles

  • I am a practitioner of Postpartum Massage through Pregnancy Massage Australia NurtureLife (teacher - Catherine McInerney).

    My Massage is further informed by the teachings of Suzanne Yates from @wellmother which I learnt while studying at Da A Luz holistic Midwifery School and my study of postpartum Abhyanga oil Massage with Soma-Shakti. 

  • It is rejuvenating to have massage at any stage of pregnancy . Many birthing people have multiple massages, or set a time once a month for their self care.

    Postnatal massage is best done 5 or more days after the birth. It is needed for mothers to prioritise self care after baby is born too. Baby can be present and breastfeed during the massage.

  • I service The Eurobodall and Shoalhaven. Contact me further to see when I have availability in your area. It will be good to hear from you.

  • You only need a small space, enough room for a standard sized massage table. If this is a concern for you, please contact me and we can chat. If you are not in a space where you can have the massage come to you, let me know and we can make other arrangements.

FAQ’s

testimonials

  • Maya has been my dream doula! We both had a dream of my birth before it happened. And it happened just like the dreams. Peaceful, undisturbed and smooth. She arrived when my surges were so intense. Her voice and gentle touch on my shoulder calmed and grounded me.

    After birth she was very caring and checking on me, baby and playing with my 2 girls. She even took them to the park. She did more than I could ever ask.

    Marzi

  • Maya came to me when I was four weeks in my postpartum. I was crying in my partners arms when she was carefully entering the space, offering just to hold me as well. After my hormonal rollercoaster and myself calmed down she gave me an intuitive shiatsu massage. I felt very held by her presence, calmness and softness. Her touch was firm enough to completely let go and surrender and soft enough to feel nurtured and caressed. Time passed way too quickly.

    Lea

  • Maya was born with a remarkable gift for birth work. She is highly intuitive, sensitive and attentive to the needs of women, babies and families. She knew exactly how to support me during my pregnancy, labour and post partum without any prompts from me. It comes so naturally to her. She knew when to stand back and hold space, when to lean in and offer physical support. Her knowledge of natural birth is extensive and her tool kit is broad enough to support any woman’s dream birth. Her joyful, radiant energy is such a pleasure to be around, she will lift up the spirits of all those around her. I would highly reccomend Maya as a doula and free birth attendant. She is wise beyond her years! You can really see that Maya loves what she does and is really good at it, seemingly effortless.

    Daisy

  • From the beginning, Maya made us feel safe, calm and reassured that the birth would unfold perfectly. As it needed to. Which it did! Maya's support has been foundational in manifesting our dream birth journey in it's fullness; pre-natal, the birth and post-partum. Her knowledge is always expandng and deepening along with the wisdom from her on-going new experiences, but above all it is the quality of her care and approach to the sacred journey that birth IS which gives Maya her special gift as a Doula, birth-guide and all-round supportive human being, and we have been blessed to have her with us on our journey into parenthood. Thank you Maya!

    Thomas K Oliver