There are times when you need a massage and times – like during pregnancy – when you need a massage. Tailored treatments are varied in scope, quality and approach, but consider this the definitive list of London’s finest. This is a guide to the best pregnancy massages in London, and the must know treatments to book during the second and third pregnancy trimesters.
Cowshed at The Ned
The spa at hotel and members’ club The Ned has been open to the public since February 2023. Treatments here are just as reputable as the venue itself, and there’s a full list of maternity-specific options to choose from. Bookings come with a guarantee you’ll leave feeling utterly renewed – massages and facials are performed by some of London’s best practitioners using Cowshed products. Combining the full body massage and facial is particularly transformative. Medium pressure is applied to the back, shoulders, arms and legs, and a mini bonus massage in the facial part of the session complements the steam and extraction. After two hours in the cocoon-like treatment room, it’s seriously hard to leave. One other thing that sets this spa aside from the rest is the aesthetic; it’s far from traditionally clinical and matches the interiors of the rest of the building, so time spent here doesn’t feel like a departure from upstairs – something often overlooked when it comes to hotel spa design.
Address: Cowshed at The Ned, 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ
Price: The 60 minute Full Body Massage is £140 and the 60 minute Maternity iS Clinical Facial is £155
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Dimple Amani at Define London
Fusing Ayurvedic and results-driven approaches, Dimple Amani has perfected the art of holistic, blissfully relaxing lymphatic drainage massage for pregnant people. Body oils are heated to aid relaxation and specially developed wooden sculpting tools are employed to enhance the physical effects of every stroke. Starting at the feet and moving up through the body using strong, sweeping motions, every touch feels considered and beneficial. Therapists are dedicated to the outcome and highly skilled to ensure each minute of the treatment time serves its purpose. Add the sculpting facial massage to the full-body option to enjoy the effects of the copper Kansa wand – a smooth, rounded handheld tool designed to depuff and contour. Take home a tub of Miracle Tea; the mix of healing herbs and spices has been developed with Ayurvedic practitioners in the Himalayas and promises to elongate the effects of the session.
Address: Dimple Amani at Define London, Define London 42 Vauxhall Bridge Road SW1V 2RX
Price: The 60 minute Amani Method Lymphatic Drainage Pregnancy Massage is £390 with Dimple Amani and £180 with one of her team. The 45-minute Amani Method Kansa Wand Facial Sculpt is £395 with Dimple Amani and £245 with one of her team
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Four Seasons Spa at Ten Trinity Square
The spa at the Ten Trinity Square branch of the Four Seasons Hotel is dedicated to calm and tranquillity. Hotel guests who book a 90-minute treatment also gain access to its facilities. That aside, the hour-and-a-half-long pregnancy treatment is well worth indulging in if the goal is to leave feeling invigorated, lighter and blissfully relaxed. It starts with a full body salt scrub to brighten and exfoliate the skin, and there’s a shower inside the treatment room for ease. Featuring supportive props and pillows, the full-body massage is generous in time and indulgence. Specific areas of focus are taken into account and a cooling gel is incorporated into the session’s foot and leg portion. There are fluffy robes, full-length lockers, changing rooms fitted with good hair dryers and a range of essential toiletries, all of which make getting ready for a non-alcoholic cocktail in the famous Rotunda bar upstairs all the more enjoyable.
Address: Four Seasons Spa at Ten Trinity Square, 10 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AJ
Price: The 60-90 minute Mother-To-Be Relaxing Drainage Massage is between £185 and £275
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Fina London
Among the hub of premium aesthetic treatments on Harley Street, Fina offers multiple options for lymphatic drainage during pregnancy. Both manual massages and machine-lead approaches can be tailored to the body and face. Unlike most massage equipment, the hand-held LPG technology features a specific setting that softens its movements to ensure lymph nodes are targeted more readily than muscles. It feels like a mini suction rolling up and down the skin, and the outcome is more about visible results than relaxation. The manual alternative, however, is effective in reducing inflammation and water retention, yet is also calming in a way that makes leaving the room a challenging task. Beds are lined with cushions for comfort, and areas of specific requirement are focused on – the back of the waist, ankles, and inner thighs, for example, spots often overlooked in less tailored treatments.
Address: Fina London, 104 Harley Street, London W1G7JD
Price: The 60 minute Signature Pregnancy Aid massage and LPG® Body Lymphatic Drainage massage are both £180
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Masaj
For an alternative setting to the hotel spa, book into Masaj for something with a little character and a boutique feel. Considered touches include details like a whiteboard customer form (no paper wasted here) that not only includes preferences related to pressure and style, but offers guests the chance to choose their playlist. Options range from deeply meditational to something with a little R&B. Uniquely, all oils here are safe to use during pregnancy so the choice is ample. Treatments are tailored to the individual, performed when lying on the side, and start at the legs. Price points are also lower than London’s other famous outlets, making it all the more tempting to book a follow-up session right away.
Address: 10 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3DH
Price: The 60 minute Pre/Post Natal Massage is £85
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Bamford Wellness Spa
If you don’t already know about the spa at Bamford in South Kensington, it’s time to get familiarised. Not only does it offer the same calibre and range of treatments as its famous Cotswolds outpost, but it also hosts a class schedule spanning yoga, sound baths and pilates. The 60-minute pregnancy massage is primarily focused on relieving tension and tightness in the neck and back, but covers the full body with some (potentially much-needed) attention placed on the feet and legs. Gentle yoga-inspired stretches are incorporated, and there’s an option to include soft and rhythmic movements across the abdomen to allow the baby to enjoy a soothing session, too. Hot towels wrapped around the feet aid circulation, and ample props are on hand to ensure optimum comfort throughout.
Address: Bamford Wellness Spa, 104 Draycott Ave, London SW3 3AE
Price: The 60 minute Pregnancy Massage is £130
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Claridge’s Spa
Glossy marble tiles line the high-ceilinged hallway to the spa at Claridge's, leading to a serene entrance space with a gentle water fountain and an alcove sofa. It sets the tone for what's to come; spa treatment rooms provide a cocoon-like warmth enhanced with meditative music and plush linens on the bed, set up with all the props a pregnant person might need to feel supported. Choose a bespoke treatment and clarify requirements on booking. Each session is personal, but most treatments start with a foot soak and continue to a massage that covers both sides of the body from toe to scalp. Back, neck and shoulders are a priority and gentle stretches as well as manipulation of the limbs add an element of mobility. Swollen feet and ankles are targeted using techniques that dissipate water retention towards the end of the hour. If true indulgence and rejuvenation is what you're after, the spa is also home to a Josh Wood hair salon and Signature Sculpt FaceGym treatments that achieve results using hands instead of machines – a safer alternative during pregnancy.
Address: Claridge’s Spa, Brook Street, London W1K 4HR
Price: The 30-minute FaceGym Signature Sculpt is £100
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The Retreat at The Londoner
One thing’s for sure: The Londoner’s got style. Proudly positioned on the edge of Leicester Square with something slightly Shoreditch House-esque about it, it’s modern in design approach and vast in space. The Retreat is its in-house spa, well-equipped with a hair salon, male grooming space and a nail bar, as well as its own smoothie and health food outlet. There are two options for pre/post natal guests: the Mother’s Massage and the Cocoon. Try both. While the massage is tailored to suit the needs and requirements of the individual based on their trimester and personal experience, the Cocoon offers an indulgent combination that would feel like a treat any day of the week; the full-body salt scrub, wrap and a cooling gel mask are designed to relieve tired legs.
Address: The Retreat at The Londoner, 38 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DX
Price: The 60 minute Mother’s Massage is £100 and the 60 minute Cocoon is £110
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Flavia Morelatto at Harvey Nichols
Brazilian-born Flavia Morelatto has a well-earned reputation as one of London’s most in-demand therapists when it comes to lymphatic drainage. Whether clients are pregnant, postpartum, recovering from surgery or simply needing some TLC, each massage aims to result in both tangible and visible changes. Wearing logo-print, baby-pink branded outfits, each member of her expert team imparts the kind of knowledge and service that would make even the most apprehensive mother-to-be feel in safe hands. During pregnancy, the manual procedure is recommended once per week to eliminate toxins, encourage circulation, relieve heavy legs and offer a sense of lightness – something it absolutely delivers after just 55 minutes in the Harvey Nichols treatment rooms.
Address: Flavia Morelatto at Harvey Nichols, Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ
Price: The 55 minute Pregnancy/Post-Partum Massage is £180
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Aman Spa at The Connaught
Aman spas are globally renowned for being some of the best at delivering luxury, holistic treatments and the outpost at The Connaught is no exception. The Nurture Experience combines a tailored full body and mind approach that’s perfectly suited to pregnancy and its various stages, and therapists are highly trained to respond to every individual’s requirements. It lasts two hours – time that seems to pass more quickly than usual – and combines a range of elements that complement and surpass massage alone. Starting with a calming foot soak, continuing to full-body exfoliation that leaves skin feeling rejuvenated, and moving on to full-body massage that ends with a facial, it’s like a capsule of all the best spa treatments in one.
Address: Aman Spa at The Connaught, Carlos Place, Mayfair, London, W1K 2AL
Price: The 2 hour Nurture Experience is £300
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The Lanesborough Club & Spa
There are few hotels in London more grandiose than The Lanesborough. Its impressive architecture and traditional decor continue into the Club Spa, which emanates opulence. The lounge alone is designed in line with the hotel's ground floor and features an open fireplace, high-backed armchairs and dark-wood tables scattered with glossy magazines. The Rose Pregnancy Massage is best booked as a 90-minute option to include the salt scrub. There's a real sense of awareness that every pregnancy and person will be different. The back, abdomen, legs and feet are worked on to alleviate aches, pains and areas of tension and therapists focus on the Ayurvedic marma points – parts of the body where energy exists – to promote inner peace.
Address: The Lanesborough Club & Spa, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
Price: The Rose Pregnancy Massage is £160 for 60 minutes and £205 for 90 minutes, inclusive of the salt scrub
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The House of Elemis
If I had to name one winning factor that makes the Elemis massage so special, it would be the pear-shaped beanbag and on-floor set-up that it happens on. This is comfort in its purest form: it cleverly eliminates the need to climb up on a table or feel restricted by its width. Once appropriately sunken into the soft, supportive structure of the cushion, the treatment begins with warm towels around the feet, includes a full body massage using oils derived specifically to prevent and target stretch marks and a cooling gel across the back and legs, which tingles as it gets to work alleviating tired muscles. If you’re opting for the facial as well as the massage, the set-up remains the same so as not to disrupt the flow. There’s an option to include a digital skin consultation at the start of the session so therapists know exactly what products to use to achieve personalised results.
Address: The House of Elemis, 2 Lancashire Court, London W1S 1EX
Price: The Peaceful Pregnancy Massage Face & Body Experience is £210 for 120 minutes
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Nobu Shoreditch
For a massage that feels as more akin to a pre-pregnancy treatment, the spa at Nobu Shoreditch is the place to book. No matter the treatment, guests are handed an Elemental Herbology face and body profile form – a tool used to establish which oils and techniques should be applied during the session. For pregnancy, the Tree of Life oil is recommended due to its Shea and lavender infusions, which help to promote skin elasticity and have calming effects. The bed is laid with stacks of yoga bolster-esque cushions that make staying seated comfortable and enable the practitioner to work on the back and shoulders. Knowledgeable, experienced and ready to answer any questions, therapists explain why and how firm pressure can still be safely applied, as well as identifying the points that will actively be avoided. Techniques are designed to aid circulation and eliminate excess water retention without making it the focused outcome. Expect to leave feeling relaxed, perhaps a little lighter, and with a few less knots in the shoulders.
Address: Nobu Hotel, 10-50 Willow Street, London EC2A 4BH
Price: The 60 minute Pre-Natal Wellbeing Massage is £130 on weekdays and £140 at weekends
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Sarah Jane Watson
Sarah Jane Watson prefers to visit clients in the comfort of their own home, eschewing the disruption of post-treatment door-to-door travel and encouraging total relaxation in a safe space. The approach is wholly welcome considering the depth of meditation that the SJW Signature Treatment imbues. Watson tailors her session to the needs of each individual, and instills a sense of trust through her confident yet calming persona. She starts at the soles of the feet and works towards the crown of the head, adapting her technique and to suit each body’s individual response. Not only would every person’s treatment capture something unique but every session is bespoke, aiming to go beyond the manipulation of muscle and connect with the mind, too.
Address: Sarah is available for home visits and is based in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Price: The SJW Signature Treatment is £450
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Landmark Hotel
The spa in the basement of iconic The Landmark London is cleverly equipped with treatment beds that almost seem tailored to suit pregnancy – they can be adjusted into a V-shaped position that supports the lower back and bump and slightly elevates the legs. The attention starts and ends at the feet, and hot towels are applied which immediately switches the mind into relaxation mode. The compact room is dimly lit and bedecked in dark wood, and massage pressure is gentle. Every required area of the body is tended to. To conclude the 50-minute treatment, a cooling gel is applied to calves and feet, alleviating tiredness, soreness and relieving the effects of water retention built up over time. I'd highly recommend teaming the pregnancy massage with the Landmark’s famous afternoon tea so you can indulge in a full day of luxury.
Address: The Landmark Hotel, 222 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 6JQ
Price: The 50 minute Next Arrival Massage is £125 on weekdays and £135 at the weekend
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Salon C. Stellar
Independent businesses always offer something different, and Salon Circumstellar fuses a medical approach with holistic influence. Nestled on Beak Street in the heart of Soho, it first opened in January 2023 to offer an escape from the city's energy outside. Inside emanates a bohemian aesthetic – think colourful freehand artwork and eclectic ceramics that fill the space with character. Treatment rooms are simplistic, allowing the practitioners' expertise to do the talking. All are hand-picked by the founder and services span everything from massage to sound baths, with a focus on facials and natural skincare. Opt for the pregnancy-specific The Best Massage option, and book in to try the Sheia Perez Method Lymphatic Drainage massage post-partum to enjoy the full benefits of deeper stimulation and more intense fluid elimination.
Address: Salon C. Stellar, 19B Beak St, Carnaby, London W1F 9RP
Price: The Best Massage is £120 for 45 minutes and £180 for 75 minutes
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