"Being pregnant with my son was a wonderful time in my life and a fortnightly Bella Mama massage played a significant part in making it such a special time for me. A massage was not an indulgence, it was a necessity both physically and emotionally. It was a way to connect with the changes taking place in my body and the new life that was developing inside me." Anna Papa mum of baby Ollie (6 months)

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"The beautiful one-hour massage I had a week after Noah was born really helped during that tough first couple of weeks. Jo not only has magic hands, she has a wonderfully calming presence, and the massage left me feeling far better, both physically and emotionally. See you soon!" Kylie Smith & Noah (age 14 weeks) Read more testimonials ...

Massage for Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood

Caring for yourself as you care for your baby...

Your pregnancy, birth and journey into motherhood can be a time of great excitement and joy. It's also a time in your life where you may experience challenges such as physical and emotional tension, tiredness and feelings of anxiety about the future. During this time therefore, it is vitally important that you make time for yourself to receive essential relaxation and healing.

Receiving regular massage treatments can be far more than just a luxurious treat or pampering session. It is a way to create balance in your life and truly care for yourself and your baby, putting you “in touch” with your body, giving you time out from a busy world and allowing for healing to happen through deep relaxation.

A Bella Mama massage is a “sensory experience”. From the moment you enter our tranquil treatment room and place your feet in the warm foot bath, your senses are soothed by soft music, scented candles and the caring, experienced touch of your therapist.

Because Bella Mama is run for women, by women, we understand your needs. With a blend of therapeutic and deep tissue massage, aromatherapy and pressure points, our treatments are specially designed to support you throughout your life stages. Do you know other women that need to be nurtured? Let them know about Bella Mama or better still, treat them to a gift voucher

Pregnancy & Birth - Mothering the Mother.

In many different cultures the world over women are regularly massaged throughout their pregnancies, births and over the first few weeks with their new babies. This gentle tradition is common in Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands and is often performed by the midwife or birth attendant as part of ante and post natal care. More recently, Western scientific studies have shown that regular pregnancy massage treatments reduce stress and anxiety levels, improve back pain and muscle tension and facilitate deep relaxation. In addition, women who receive massage during their births report shorter, less intense labours with less intervention (Field - Touch Institute, Miami).

Bella Mama is Auckland's only massage company specialising in pre & postnatal massage from the first trimester of pregnancy up to birth and beyond. By choosing massages with Bella Mama you are ensuring that you receive specialist care and attention from therapists extensively trained in pre and post natal techniques. Our commitment is to nurture and care for you, helping you to maintain a happy, healthy pregnancy and a gentle and joyful transition into motherhood.

Happy Mama = Happy Baby!

Find out more about how Pregnancy Masssage can benefit you and your baby..

Find out more about the important benefits of Post Natal massage.

Find out more about why you should massage your baby.

Motherhood.

From the early weeks with your first baby, through the pre-school years to school camps and college, motherhood is a journey of adjustment, flux and constant change. Many women report that there is hardly enough time to re-connect with themselves. However during this time, it is vitally important to spend time caring for and nurturing yourself so that you are able to do the same for your family. Receiving regular Bella Mama massage treatments allows you to re-energise, soothe tired, achy muscles and take time out to deeply relax.

We encourage our client to continue having regular Bella Mama massages until their babies leave home (and beyond!)

Dads and Grandmas Need Massage Too!