CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY IN PREGNANCY

I see a great number of babies each week — people often think about CranioSacral Therapy for their babies, but don’t always realise how beneficial it can be before baby arrives. CranioSacral Therapy is extremely gentle and is very safe for both Mum and baby.

  • Acid reflux
  • Morning sickness
  • Lower back or pelvic discomfort
  • Rib tightness or shortness of breath
  • Hip or sacral tension
  • General aches from carrying extra weight

Pregnancy is a unique time of extraordinary change. As the body adapts to growing new life, it can develop patterns of tension, discomfort, and emotional overwhelm. Craniosacral therapy offers a gentle, relaxing way to help expectant Mums feel more balanced, spacious, and at ease throughout each stage of pregnancy.

“He took such good care of me during a difficult pregnancy” - Daniela Massey

Craniosacral therapy works with the body’s natural rhythms to release strain, improve mobility, and create more comfort as the body adapts. Many clients describe feeling lighter, breathing more freely, having more space, feeling more aligned, and being able to move with greater ease.

Calming the Nervous System

Pregnancy can bring heightened emotions, disrupted sleep, and increased sensitivity. Gentle craniosacral work helps:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Support deeper rest
  • Settle the nervous system
  • Create a sense of grounded calm

Sessions offer a quiet space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your changing body.

“Peter has magic hands but this does not do him justice. He has treated me numerous times; with back ache and through each of my pregnancies” - Kelly Rashleigh

Preparing for Birth

CranioSacral Therapy is deeply relaxing. As the due date approaches, it can help:

  • Encourage the start of spontaneous labour
  • Ease tension around the pelvis and sacrum
  • Support optimal alignment
  • Encourage spaciousness for the baby
  • Promote relaxation leading up to labour

This work doesn’t force or manipulate; it simply supports the body’s natural ability to organise itself, creating the best possible conditions for birth.

Emotional Support Through Transition

Pregnancy is as emotional as it is physical. Craniosacral therapy provides a gentle, non‑verbal way to process the intensity of this time. Many parents‑to‑be find it helps them feel more connected, centred, and confident as they prepare for the next chapter.

“I can't recommend Pete enough, he has stopped me from getting horrendous heart burn” - Heather Crosby

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