Pregnancy Massage Course
Accredited One Day Course. IPHM certified.
Support Women Through Every Stage of Pregnancy With Safe, Nurturing Massage
Pregnancy is a time of huge physical and emotional change — and massage can offer much-needed relief, comfort, and support. Our Pregnancy Massage Course is designed to give qualified massage therapists the skills and confidence to treat expectant mothers safely and effectively.
This one-day accredited course is ideal for therapists who want to expand their treatment offerings and support women throughout one of the most important journeys of their lives.
What Is Pregnancy Massage?
Pregnancy massage is a gentle, nurturing therapy adapted specifically to support the needs of women during their second and third trimesters. It helps to:
- Relieve back, hip and joint pain
- Reduce swelling and fluid retention
- Improve sleep and circulation
- Ease anxiety and emotional stress
- Support hormonal balance and prepare the body for birth
Pregnancy massage must be delivered with special care and understanding, which is why expert training is essential.
Course Overview
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Duration: 1 full day (10am – 4pm)
Certification: IPHM Accredited Certificate – Insurance approved
Price: £395
Entry Requirements: You must hold a minimum Level 3 body massage qualification (Swedish or equivalent)
Courses are run on either a Monday or Wednesday.
What to Expect on the Day
Our practical, in-person training will equip you with everything you need to safely treat pregnant clients.
The training includes:
- Understanding the physiological and emotional changes during pregnancy
- Benefits of massage during each trimester
- Contraindications, red flags, and when to avoid treatment
- Safe positioning and support techniques (side-lying massage)
- Adapting your existing massage techniques for pregnancy
- Full pregnancy-safe massage routine
- Client consultation, consent, and medical history
- Professional conduct, insurance and safety
- Aftercare advice and follow-up recommendations
- Business tips for working with expectant mums and building referral networks
What’s Included
- Printed training manual to take home
- In-person training with experienced therapist
- Hands-on guidance either 1-21 or in small class sizes
- Accredited certificate upon successful completion
- Ongoing support after training
- Access to insurance and professional practice
Why Offer Pregnancy Massage?
- High-demand service with growing awareness
- Opportunity to support women through every stage — pregnancy, postnatal & beyond
- Ideal for creating long-term client relationships
- Great referral potential from doulas, midwives, and antenatal classes
- Can be adapted for use in clinics, spas, or home/mobile settings
- Allows you to specialise in women’s health & holistic wellness