August-September 2018

If you’re a new mum or expecting, award-winning spa Flawless has plenty of treatment options so you can make sure you’re looking after yourself. Here’s just a sample! Pre-natal The Ultimate Rose Pregnancy Massage: Choose from a selection of treatment oils safely formulated for use in pregnancy to nourish expanding skin. This massage helps relieve stress and tension in the upper back, and tight shoulders, legs and scalp. Suitable for second trimester. Bespoke Pregnancy Facial: This facial is designed to suit individual skin needs during a time of changes. A combination of the finest pure essential oils and plant extracts is used. Pregnancy Skin Nourisher: Gentle exfoliation with natural exfoliation grains and application of rose oil and evening primrose oil give the skin elasticity and nourishment to prevent stretch marks and dryness. Post-natal Post Pregnancy Skin Nourisher: This deeply restorative, pampering, all-over body treatment incorporates exfoliation and the layering of rose-based products to immediately restore the skin’s quality and appearance. Just Mummy Massage: For a special moment and the need of feeling nurtured and supported during constant changes of being a mum, this treatment includes a traditional aromatherapy pressure-point massage for the upper back and a facial massage. Back In Shape: A very powerful and effective treatment for getting a contoured, firm and toned body as well as fighting unwelcoming weight gained during pregnancy. & Pregnancy Pampering

NewbornKnow-How Our postnatal expert MELINDA HUNT answers some common questions What are the benefits of baby massage? Mothers have been massaging their babies for centuries in a bid to comfort and soothe their little ones. Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage: A Handbook For Loving Parents , states that touch is the first sense to develop in utero and the last sense to leave us when we die. Such is the importance of touch in our lives. Baby massage is an ancient art that promotes bonding between parents and babies. Dr Tiffany Field, a leading researcher from the Institute of Touch in Miami, states: “Our current research suggests that touch is as important to infants and children as eating and sleeping.” Touch also teaches parents how to lovingly handle their new baby; massage will not only make your baby feel secure and loved, but also help them learn how to relax and release any tension they hold from within. Baby massage promotes positive social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, and the medical benefits are immense too, including relief from gas, colic and constipation, reduction of stress hormone cortisol, and aiding sleep. It’s as simple as including a 15- to 30-minute massage in your bub’s daily routine. Find a quiet place to perform this loving ritual. Dim the lights and play soothing music! It’s your special time with baby.

Melinda Maternity is a bespoke postnatal care and night nurse service. A mother of five herself, Melinda brings first-hand experience andprofessional advice on topics, from feeding and settling to basic baby care. 5177 7240 | melindamaternity.com

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