Prenatal & Postnatal Massage
Side-lying, bolstered and gentle, with oils chosen to be safe in pregnancy and marma points that are avoided rather than pressed. Our postnatal care follows the Nepali and Ayurvedic tradition of daily oil massage in the weeks after birth, for mother and baby alike.
NPR 3,400≈ USD 26· all-inclusive
Who it suits
Book Prenatal & Postnatal Massage if…
- Second and third trimester back and hip ache
- Swollen legs and feet in late pregnancy
- Postnatal recovery from week two
- Mother-and-baby massage instruction
What it does
Why it works
- Therapists trained specifically in pregnancy positioning
- Contraindicated marma points and oils avoided
- Side-lying support cushions throughout
- Home oil-massage technique taught to partners on request
Step by step
What happens during Prenatal & Postnatal Massage
No surprises. This is the exact sequence, in order.
Step 01
Check-in
Week of pregnancy, any complications, and clearance from your doctor if there have been any.
Step 02
Positioning
Side-lying with bolsters at hip, knee and bump. No prone position at any stage.
Step 03
Gentle sequence
Back, hips, legs and feet with light-to-medium pressure and lymphatic direction.
Step 04
Rest
Slow return to sitting, warm tea and time before you stand up.
Oils we use
Plain cold-pressed sesame or coconut. No essential oils, no medicated formulations, unless prescribed.
Aftercare
Rest for the afternoon. If anything feels unusual afterwards, call your obstetrician first and us second.
Also searched as
Same therapy, different names
Ayurvedic therapies travel under several names in Pokhara. If you were looking for any of these, you are in the right place.
- prenatal massage in Pokhara
- pregnancy massage Nepal
- postnatal Ayurvedic care Pokhara
- safe massage during pregnancy Lakeside
Questions
Prenatal & Postnatal Massage — what people ask
From which week can I book a pregnancy massage?
From the start of the second trimester (week 13) for uncomplicated pregnancies. In the first trimester or a high-risk pregnancy we ask for written clearance from your doctor.
Do you offer postnatal Ayurvedic care?
Yes — the traditional Sutika care series of daily warm oil massage and abdominal binding, usually from week two and often as a course of seven or fourteen days.
More on the general FAQ page, including hygiene protocols and when not to book.
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Book Prenatal & Postnatal Massage
60 minutes in Lakeside, Pokhara. Consultation, oils, steam, shower and tea included in the price.