Labour Preparation Massage is designed to support and prepare the body for labour. While sometimes referred to as a “labour massage” or “induction massage,” it’s important to understand that this is not a medical induction, it will not bring on labour. Instead, this nurturing treatment encourages a state of deep relaxation, softens areas of tension, and supports your body’s natural readiness for birth.

In the lead-up to labour, your body relies on the delicate balance of hormones, particularly oxytocin, which helps initiate contractions, and endorphins, your body’s natural pain relief. However, when you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or under pressure, the body produces more adrenaline and cortisol, stress hormones that can interfere with this process by slowing or even stalling labour.

By promoting deep rest and calming the nervous system, Labour Preparation Massage helps shift you out of "fight or flight" and into a more receptive, relaxed state. This creates space for oxytocin to flow, muscles to soften, and your mind to quiet, supporting the hormonal balance needed for labour to begin and progress naturally.

Each session is tailored to your needs and may include gentle work on acupressure points known to support labour preparation. I focus on easing discomfort in the hips, lower back, and pelvis while offering you the emotional space to reconnect with your body and baby.

Whether you’re nearing your estimated due date or simply seeking space to slow down, this is your time to feel grounded, nurtured, and ready, for the journey ahead.

Private Health Fund Rebates Available;

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Rebates are available for all Remedial, Pregnancy, Labour preparation and Postnatal massages, depending on your individual cover. Please check with your fund for more details.