The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage Course in London is a practical, accredited CPD course for qualified massage therapists who want to work safely and confidently with pregnant and postnatal clients.
Pregnancy creates significant physical, physiological and emotional changes. Massage treatments must therefore be adapted according to the stage of pregnancy, the client’s health, comfort, positioning requirements and individual circumstances.
Students learn pregnancy-related anatomy and physiology, consultation, informed consent, contraindications, trimester-specific considerations, safe positioning, bolstering, draping, pressure adaptation and a structured pregnancy massage routine.
The course also introduces supportive massage approaches that may promote comfort and relaxation during labour alongside important postnatal considerations such as feeding posture, muscular tension, abdominal recovery, caesarean birth and appropriate referral.
Practical training is supervised throughout, enabling students to develop the knowledge, confidence and professional awareness required to add pregnancy and postnatal massage to an existing massage, complementary therapy, spa or wellbeing practice.
This is a specialist Continuing Professional Development course for qualified practitioners. Therapists looking to expand their professional skills can also explore the London School of Massage courses for qualified massage therapists.
This course is suitable for qualified practitioners who want to:
The course is particularly relevant to massage therapists, sports massage therapists and eligible bodywork practitioners who already hold a recognised Level 3 qualification that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Pregnancy and postnatal massage can become a valuable specialist service within an established massage, spa, complementary therapy or wellbeing practice.
The training can help qualified therapists:
Students train within a clear professional framework that emphasises informed consent, individual assessment, appropriate referral, client dignity and safe practice.
London School of Massage has provided professional massage and complementary therapy training since 1994.
Students benefit from:
Students can learn more about the school on the London School of Massage history page.
This one-day Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage Course combines essential theory with supervised practical training.
Students learn how pregnancy affects the body and how existing massage skills must be adapted to meet the changing needs of pregnant and postnatal clients.
The course includes tutor demonstrations, supervised partner practice, discussion of client scenarios and individual feedback. Students practise suitable positioning, bolstering, draping, consultation and massage adaptations within a professional classroom environment.
| Course title | Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage Course |
| Course type | Specialist Continuing Professional Development course |
| Suitable for | Qualified massage therapists and eligible bodywork practitioners |
| Entry requirement | Recognised Level 3 RQF Massage, Sports Massage or accepted equivalent |
| Duration | One practical training day |
| Study format | Classroom-based, hands-on practical training |
| Training location | London |
| CPD points | 7 |
| Assessment | Continuous practical assessment |
| Formal examination | No |
| Certificate | Electronic accredited CPD certificate, subject to successful assessment |
| Course materials | Electronic course material included |
| Separate model required | No |
| Massage couch required | No |
| Class format | Mixed-gender professional training |
This pregnancy massage course is delivered through in-person training at a London School of Massage venue.
Students normally work in pairs and take turns practising and receiving adapted massage techniques. This helps students understand positioning, support, pressure and client comfort from both the therapist’s and recipient’s perspective.
The school provides massage couches and the principal classroom equipment needed for practical training, including pillows and bolsters.
Students do not need to bring a separate model because there is no external practical examination.
Pregnancy and postnatal massage requires careful attention to communication, positioning, informed consent, modesty, professional boundaries and client comfort.
Appropriate draping is used throughout practical training. Students are expected to work respectfully and professionally at all times.
Students who are pregnant, have recently given birth or have a health condition that may affect practical participation should contact London School of Massage before attending.
This practical pregnancy and postnatal massage course teaches qualified therapists how to adapt treatments safely for pregnant and postnatal clients.
Students learn:
Training covers how pregnancy may affect:
Students learn how these changes influence positioning, pressure, treatment duration and aftercare.
Students develop awareness of important pregnancy massage contraindications and red flags, including:
Students learn when massage should be modified, postponed or referred to an appropriate healthcare professional.
Students practise:
Students learn how to adapt:
The course introduces:
The course provides general scar awareness but does not replace specialist training. Therapists can progress to the Scar Therapy Massage Course.
Students learn how to:
This Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage Course is designed for qualified massage therapists and is not an entry-level massage qualification.
Students should normally hold one of the following:
Students should already be competent in fundamental massage techniques, client consultation, contraindications, professional conduct, hygiene, draping and client care.
This course does not provide a complete beginner with the underlying professional massage qualification required to offer pregnancy massage to the public.
Students who do not hold the required massage qualification may be permitted to attend for personal development at the school’s discretion. However, they will receive a Certificate of Attendance rather than an accredited practitioner CPD certificate.
An appropriate professional massage qualification is normally required to obtain therapist insurance and offer treatments to members of the public.
Anyone new to massage should first consider the VTCT/ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage Course or review the school’s massage courses for beginners.
Students may be asked to submit evidence of their existing qualification before or after enrolment.
Anyone uncertain about eligibility should email a copy of their qualification to London School of Massage before booking.
Acceptance onto the course does not automatically confirm that a previous qualification meets the requirements of an individual insurer, employer or professional association. Students should check their own professional requirements.
Students normally participate as both therapist and model during practical training.
Pregnancy massage training is physically active and involves practising supported positioning, draping and massage techniques.
Students who are pregnant, have recently given birth or have an injury, health condition, disability or other circumstance that may affect practical participation should contact London School of Massage before attending.
Suitable adaptations may be considered where appropriate, but students must still demonstrate the essential practical and safety competencies required for certification.
There are no formal written or external practical examinations for this course.
Students are assessed continuously through:
Students receive practical guidance and individual feedback throughout the training day.
An accredited electronic Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage CPD certificate is awarded when the tutor is satisfied that the student has demonstrated the required practical skills, professional conduct and safety awareness.
The course carries seven CPD points.
Students who do not hold the required prerequisite qualification or who do not demonstrate the required competencies may receive a Certificate of Attendance instead.
The Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage Course is accredited or approved by professional organisations including:
Further information about the school’s awarding, accrediting and approving organisations is available on the London School of Massage Accreditations and Approvals page.
Students are responsible for confirming that their existing qualification and Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage CPD certificate meet the requirements of their chosen insurer, employer, professional association or local authority.
Insurance terms and entry requirements vary between providers.
Students can review the school’s massage therapist insurance information before beginning professional practice.
Completing the Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage Course can enable appropriately qualified and insured therapists to add pregnancy and postnatal massage to their existing professional treatment portfolio.
Depending on their original qualification, experience and insurance, therapists may use the training within:
The course may be particularly valuable for therapists who want to continue supporting existing clients during pregnancy and following birth.
Pregnancy and postnatal massage training can help therapists:
Therapists must continue to work within their qualifications, competence, professional scope and insurance conditions.
Therapists interested in pregnancy, postnatal and family wellbeing may progress to the Baby & Infant Massage Instructors Course.
Other relevant professional-development options include:
Students can also view the complete range of massage courses for qualified therapists.
This course is designed for qualified massage therapists, Sports Massage Therapists and eligible bodywork practitioners who would like to work safely and confidently with pregnant and postnatal clients.
Students must normally hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Massage, Sports Massage or an accepted equivalent that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
No. This is a specialist CPD course that builds on existing massage skills and Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology knowledge.
Students who do not hold the required qualification may attend for personal development but will receive a Certificate of Attendance rather than an accredited practitioner certificate. Anyone unsure about eligibility should send London School of Massage a copy of their qualification before booking.
Anyone who is new to massage should first consider the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Massage Course.
Students learn how pregnancy affects the body and how to adapt massage safely throughout the different stages of pregnancy and after birth.
Training includes consultation, informed consent, contraindications, safe positioning, bolstering, draping, pressure adaptation and a practical Pregnancy Massage routine. Postnatal considerations, labour-support massage techniques, aftercare and appropriate referral are also covered.
The course covers important contraindications, cautions and red flags including unexplained bleeding, severe or sudden swelling, suspected deep vein thrombosis, pre-eclampsia, high-risk pregnancy, fever, infection and severe or unusual pain.
Students also learn when treatment should be adapted, postponed or referred to an appropriate healthcare professional. The course does not qualify therapists to diagnose or treat pregnancy complications.
There are no formal written or practical examinations.
Students are assessed throughout the day through supervised practice, tutor observation and individual feedback. An accredited CPD certificate is awarded when the tutor is satisfied that the required practical skills and safety standards have been achieved.
No. London School of Massage provides the massage couches, pillows, bolsters and classroom equipment required for practical training.
Students normally work in pairs and take turns practising and receiving adapted massage techniques. You do not need to bring a separate model because there is no external practical examination.
Students who are pregnant or have a condition that may affect practical participation should contact London School of Massage before attending.
Yes. Classes are open to all genders and students normally work together in pairs during practical training.
Professional conduct, informed consent, appropriate draping, privacy and student dignity are maintained throughout. Students are expected to participate as both therapist and model but all techniques and positioning are adapted appropriately to the individual.
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