Expectant mothers will tell you: find a good position for sitting, sleeping, putting on his shoes, especially ⁱⁿ the 3rd quarter is very difficult. So what about when it comes to getting a massage in a salon? The goal is to derive maximum pleasure but it's never yet won and often based on our position during the treatment.

I recently tested two body treatments special mom, choosing two different approaches.

The Mom course of massage Decléor

It was at the institute Pure Soi'e I tested this treatment for 45 minutes. Prior to my cabin, I filled out a short questionnaire and then marveled at the beauty all my pregnancy I joined in rest room for me to ask several questions on an enchanting and melodious tone. Between us, I do not appreciate when we hear a tone overly nice just because you're pregnant. Excess of empathy kills empathy, and I dare say the seriousness.

Beginning u care by a back massage while seated.

I am invited to sit on a stool covered with a towel and I look at the edge of the bed, arms crossed, so that the back massage begins.

Both say that I have never ceased to stir for 15 minutes of care. With the big belly of 8 months, what could do with it? I hate to feel rushed on the thighs.

And legs? Keep them bent 2 minutes, ok, but I constantly need to relax.

What about chest crushed on the edge of the bed, protected by a towel as a pillow?

The massage was gentle and well practiced, it is not the concern but the position, too source of tension and discomfort. Above all, how can we hope to really expand while seated and cons of plated materials are rough and not soft, that fail to adapt to any shape of a pregnant woman? You will understand: I did not like at all.

Second stage of the care on the back.

So I really enjoyed when I found myself lying under a fluffy duvet, with my head and my knees suitably enhanced. While I was a little annoyed to hear the sounds of the Institute for shaping my back, I really started in this position and with the gentle care and aromas to cut my world.

The modeling of the legs is very nice, made with the Aromessence CIRCULAROME. The beautician asked me kindly if she can massage the belly or not. Very good point.

The care comes together quickly with a body wrap with butter mixed with citrus PROLAGÈNE (equivalent to biafine Decléor), then the implementation of restructuring gel cream anti stretch marks. With all this, I could out of fear all sticky. But no, my skin has quickly absorbed the care and no surplus to be deplored.

Most of the care:

• The comfort of the reclining position,
• A friendly,
• Very gentle massage,
• Products that are pleasant and nutritious, low-fat but which, because of their composition of essential oils and disgust cool moms.

The least of care:

• The back massage in the sitting position,
• The warm and refined decor little cabin (though the result of the institute!). See photo above
• His poor soundproofing,
• The price of care too high (95 €) as equipment, technical and duration.

It would also top that this care is made more accessible to help develop the bid for pregnant women. It is further necessary that already appears on the card paper or online care of the institute! There is not even! In short, there is still some way to go so that we have, we, pregnant women, feel that such care is really designed for us.

Naturally care Mom
45min, 95 €
Pure Institute Soi'e
230, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, 75008 PARIS
Tel: 01.58.36.03.96

Nurturing Massage for Mother-to-Be

It is in a charming pedestrian street parallel to New Bond Street in London, I could benefit from the care of the spa 1:15 Elemis , which was established at the opening of the spa 10 years ago. Both the report right away: the spa has already won 2 awards in England for this treatment "hero" of e d ied to mothers who participated in the reputation of the institution, as visiting celebrities during their pregnancy such as Gwyneth Paltrow.

We feel at this spa at home. Sitting comfortably on a velvet sofa, near a fireplace lit by candles, I sip my smoothie and my questionnaire filled wisely.

The beautician with me in a cab just as pretty and pleasant to the senses, but more exotic style. Thus began a very serious interview to better understand pregnancy. She tries to understand my expectations and my physical problems and possible me confidence.

A massage on the floor on a "bean bag"

Then I put on a sarong and it helps me to sit on the mattress-cushion filled with beads, which is installed on the floor. The wife then cushion the shape of my body and the beautician will be able to massage from the ground or with a small stool. He then created a real closeness between us two.

The treatment begins with a "welcome touch", while cleaning my feet wet and warm gloves. The face also is cleaned, having previously applied a towel to the hairline. The kind of little detail on which I focus.

The back massage begins, but by being installed each side of e d u cushion. Back first, then the legs, thighs and arms. Massage is well supported and the time is taken to treat each zone until complete relaxation.

No part of the body is forgotten, as the massage continues with the application of a gel at the bottom then the face is again cleaned with hot towels and massaged with an oil of rose, and followed by a massage scalp. A sound of a bell brings me back to reality.

Most of the care:

• Extreme comfort cushion that hugs the body and makes massage possible and very enjoyable
• The hymn to relaxation (candles, soft music, quiet room, smells very nice products)
• The attention to detail, both in the practice of care in the comfort (light, temperature of the room)

The least of care:

• I have not talked enough about the products used, which could then be adopted at home.