Spa Day for Mom To Be

So you’re expecting? Well you’ll need pampering now more than ever. As mothers, we are programmed to be extra cautious about what we put our bodies through while carrying our bundles of joy. As a first time mother, I’ve done everything by the books and followed all of the doctor’s orders. Luckily being in the spa business, I was not overly concerned with the spa treatments that I can and cannot receive because I help expecting moms on a daily basis. On the other hand, being in the business, I know that spa treatments raise a lot of questions and many women have concerns about what treatments they can receive in this fragile state. In addition, they wonder about what types of products are safe to apply to the body.

First let me start by saying that all of our staff members are expertly trained and have experience working with expectant mothers. Our team is knowledgeable on what type of care is required including what areas of the body to avoid, what equipment can and cannot be used, and what treatments are safe to receive. You are in good hands! So relax and let us take care of you during this important stage in your life.

What treatments are safe to receive when pregnant? Many services listed on our menu are safe and even encouraged for you during pregnancy. What you cannot book are heat treatments to include body wraps, the steam, sauna or hydrotherapy bath. Other service that you cannot receive while pregnant is reflexology, due to certain trigger points around the feet and ankles that are contraindicated during pregnancy and also our Keratin Hair Treatment. Getting your hair colored, such as receiving a full head color or highlights, is up to you and your practitioner. It is always a good idea to discuss receiving spa treatments with your practitioner before booking, but getting the go ahead on coloring your hair is strongly recommended. Getting the okay by doc is also recommended if you are high risk, past your due date or on bed rest. Otherwise, go ahead and indulge in a Prenantal Massage, a body scrub, a facial, a manicure or a pedicure. I would personally recommend a Deep Cleansing Facial if you are prone to those pesky hormonal outbreaks, a one hour Prenatal Massage to relieve discomfort in your back and to get the circulation improving in your legs, and a Spa Pedicure for pampering of your swelling and achy feet. Make a pre-baby day out of it. You deserve it!!

I have had the opportunity to indulge in all of these treatments while I was pregnant and I highly recommend the occasional pampering because your mind and body goes through a lot of stress and changes. It is so important to care for yourself as well as your child while you are carrying. Take some ‘me’ time every few weeks if possible. All of our products used for massages, facials, scrubs and nail care are safe to apply to the body when pregnant and feel excellent if you are experiencing break outs and dry or flaky skin which we are prone to due to hormonal changes in the body. I had been worried about getting comfortable once I had gotten a little bigger but I must say the staff at The Right Touch makes sure you are comfortably and safely positioned during treatments and anyone who has used our facility in the past knows that the padded and heated tables feel great. I was more comfortable receiving a Prenatal Massage than I thought possible. Drift off into a state of relaxation while we care for you and your baby.