Pregnancy Massage in Copenhagen
Gentle, caring prenatal massage adapted to your changing body
Relief for a sore lower back, heavy legs and tension — on a specially designed pregnancy table with room for the bump.
Pregnancy massage in central Copenhagen at God Krop
The bump grows, the lower back starts to complain, and by the end of the day your legs feel heavy and your hips ache.
Your body is doing something remarkable, and it’s working hard — and sometimes it needs a hand.
At God Krop we offer professional pregnancy massage in central Copenhagen for anyone experiencing pain, tension or restlessness during pregnancy — or who simply wants calm and relief in a body that’s changing.
The massage is always adapted to your body and your stage of pregnancy, with a focus on safety, care and easing the everyday discomforts that pregnancy brings.
It takes place on a comfortable, specially designed pregnancy table with room for the bump, so you can lie safely and relax.
All of our therapists treat pregnant clients, and you’re welcome to choose whoever you feel most comfortable with.
What can pregnancy massage help with?
Many pregnant women find their body changes noticeably through pregnancy. The load on muscles and joints increases, hormones affect the connective tissue and circulation, and both physical and mental restlessness can take up more space in daily life.
Pregnancy massage can be used as targeted support for the body during this period, adapted to the discomforts that typically come with pregnancy.
When can you have a pregnancy massage?
In principle you can have pregnancy massage throughout your pregnancy.
It usually takes strong contraindications before it’s advisable to avoid massage while pregnant — things like pelvic girdle problems, fever or other illness.
If you’re in any doubt about whether you should avoid massage, speak to your doctor or midwife first.
Massage for pregnant women is a recognised part of what’s offered to expecting mothers, and we’re in regular contact with midwives and health professionals for professional input.
We welcome pregnant clients at every stage, and some enjoy massage as close to the birth as possible, since it can help the body relax more easily when the time comes.
We always adapt the massage to you and your needs.
Pregnancy massage through the trimesters
The need for massage typically changes through pregnancy, because the body is constantly changing.
In the first trimester, many feel mostly tired, nauseous and generally sensitive. Here, if massage is given, it usually has a very calm, relaxing focus.
In the second trimester the body really starts to change physically. The bump grows, and this is often where the first tension in the lower back, pelvis and back appears.
Many also notice the beginnings of fluid retention in the legs. This is typically when pregnancy massage becomes a regular support for the body.
In the third trimester the load becomes more obvious. The added weight especially affects the lower back, pelvis and legs, and many experience more tiredness, restlessness and trouble sleeping.
Here, pregnancy massage is often used in a more relieving, load-easing way, focused on making daily life more comfortable in the run-up to the birth.
How does a pregnancy massage work?
A pregnancy massage always starts with a short conversation about how your body feels and whether there are particular areas on your mind — the lower back, pelvis, neck or legs, for example.
Then you’re guided to lie comfortably on the table. Some lie on their side with support from cushions, so the body is relieved and can fully relax.
But most enjoy being able to lie on their front on the pregnancy table.
The massage itself takes place at a calm pace, focused on relaxation and easing tension.
The pressure is always adapted to your body, and we only work within what feels comfortable and safe.
You’ll be covered with a sheet, so you needn’t feel exposed or cold — we only uncover the area we’re working on.
We usually set aside a little extra time so you can lie on your back at the end for some relaxing care, with face and scalp massage, or whatever you’d most like.
Is pregnancy massage safe?
Pregnancy massage is generally safe throughout pregnancy when it’s carried out gently and with an understanding of the body’s changes.
During pregnancy the body is affected both hormonally and biomechanically: joints and ligaments become more yielding, the centre of gravity shifts, and the load especially on the lower back and pelvis increases.
So the massage has to be adapted to the pregnant body — in pressure, pace and choice of techniques.
At God Krop the treatment is always adjusted to how far along you are and how your body feels that day.
We avoid deep, heavy techniques in areas where the body is already vulnerable, and we pay particular attention to comfort and position throughout.
When to check with your doctor or midwife first
There are situations where it’s important to take extra care. With complications such as severe pelvic girdle pain, bleeding, fever, infection, high blood pressure or other pregnancy-related concerns, we always recommend speaking with your doctor or midwife before booking a treatment.
If you’re in doubt, you’re also welcome to contact us so we can look at the situation together. We use healthy, nourishing, natural oils for our pregnancy massage, free of perfume and chemicals.
Pregnancy massage as a gift
If you’ve never been pregnant yourself, it can be hard to imagine how demanding it is to feel the body change while juggling home, work and relationships.
A gift certificate for pregnancy massage is a way to give the mother-to-be a real breathing space. The certificate is sent by email straight away and can be used for any of our treatments.
Massage after pregnancy
It’s just as important to look after the body after pregnancy. The body has been under load for nine months, and now there’s a little one to carry, sleep is in short supply, and there’s a need for recovery.
It might be the mother, the father or the partner who needs some extra physical care and a mental breather — and it tends to give more energy for everyday life as new parents.
Booking a pregnancy massage in Copenhagen
The clinic is centrally located in Copenhagen K, at ground level on Bartholinsgade, so it’s easy to reach even when the body feels heavy or tired.
It’s a short distance from public transport, and you can come straight in from the street with no stairs. Before the treatment you can take a seat and land calmly in the body before the massage starts.
You book easily online, choosing the therapist and time that suit you best.
When you book, please write in the comment field how far along you are and whether you have particular complaints such as lower back pain, pelvic pain or swollen legs — so we can prepare the treatment as well as possible and take it into account from the first minute.
If you have questions or you’re unsure what’s right for you, you’re always welcome to write to us.
Frequently asked questions about pregnancy massage
Written by Rasmus Ramskov
Certified Massage Therapist and Body Therapist, and owner of God Krop and In2Nature. The body, health, and psychology have always been areas of great interest to me. I am RAB-certified and have completed training with, among others, Sports Education Denmark, Innowell, DDZ, and Axelsons.
Member of the Danish Association of Professional Therapists.
