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Spa treatments for pregnant woman

The 5 best spa treatements for pregnant women in Cape Town, Joburg and Durban.

By Zayaan Schroeder Mollagee

Being pregnant is tough on your body. You’re growing a human right there! So why not spoil yourself (or your wife – dads-to-be) with one of these great treatments designed specifically for pregnant women.

Cape Town

1. Life Day Spa at The Crystal Towers

Cost: R1050

Treatment: Mom-to-be

Body Exfoliation
30 min Back
Neck and Shoulder Massage
Cold Stone Drainage on legs
Classic Dermalogica Facial
Paraffin Pedicure

Time: 3 hours

2. Spa at the 12 Apostles

Cost: R1780

Treatment: Babymooner

A honeymoon of relaxation to spoil expectant mothers
Mother-to-be Massage
Spa Manicure or Spa Pedicure
Classic Essential Facial

Time: 3 hours

They also have a range of individual maternity treatments by Mama Mio.

3. Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa

Cost: R1450; Member rate: R1270

Treatment: The Ginkgo “Mother-to-be”

Full Body Exfoliation Scrub
Back and Neck Massage
Hair and Scalp Massage
Express Facial
Spa Manicure
Spa Deluxe Pedicure with Paraffin Wax
Spa Lunch

Cost: 4 hours 30mins

4. Suntra Spa at 15 on Orange

Cost: R990

Treatment: Hey Mama

Relaxing pregnancy massage
Facial
Pedicure
Scalp massage

Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

5. Yemaya Spa

Cost: R1140

Treatment: Perfectly Pregnant

Relaxing pregnancy massage
Facial
Pedicure
Scalp massage

Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Joburg

1. Annique Beauty Salon & Day Spa

Cost: R695

Treatment: Mom-to-be

Full Body Rooibos Exfoliation & Moisturise
Annique Facial with Scalp Massage
Pedicure & Gel Overlay
Express Manicure
Breakfast or lunch

Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

2. Hakunamatata Health Spa

Cost: R 550.00 pp excluding meals. R 700.00 including spa breakfast or spa lunch

Treatment: Expectant mum package

Pregnancy back, neck & shoulder massage
Foot, leg & ankle massage
Pampering pedicure or facial

Time: 1hour 30mins

3. Country Bliss

Cost: R850

Treatment: Mum-to-be package

Full Body Massage (No Hot Stone)
Full body exfoliation and scrub
Hand Massage with Exfoliation
Foot Massage with Exfoliation
Indian Head Massage
Revitalising Facial

Packages include a health breakfast, lunch and complimentary drinks throughout the day at the spa and an afternoon tea. A free pair of spa slippers as well as complimentary gift pack.

Time: 8 hours

4. Lanna Lifestyle Spa

Cost: R2400

Treatment: Mellow mother-to-be

Lanna relaxing aromatherapy bath
Gentle skin smoother
Beautiful mother-to-be massage
Facial, luxury manicure
Luxury pedicure
Power nap
Includes the use of the hydro jet Jacuzzi

Time: 6 hours

5. Life Day Spa Fourways

Cost: R1290

Treatment: Mom-To-Be

Pregnancy Massage
Classic Facial
Cooling Classic Pedicure
Use of our in-and-outdoor Relaxation Areas, Indoor Heated Pool, Steam Room, Sauna and Swiss Shower
Spa lunch

Time: 3 hours 30 mins

Durban

1. ZenJu Day Spa

Cost: Option 1 - R550; Option 2 - R950

Treatment: Pre-natal Pregnancy Spa Package (Option 1)

45 min Full Body Olive Oil and Sea Salt Scrub: to exfoliate dry skin, relieve itchiness, increase circulation and provide deep moisturisation.
30 min Relaxing Foot and Leg Massage: to relieve tired or swollen feet and legs.
30 min Relaxing Hand and Arm Massage: A relaxing hand and arm massage to enhance circulation.

Time: 2 hours 30 mins

Treatment: Zenju Signature Pre-natal Pregnancy Spa Package (Option 2)

45 min Full Body Hydrating Sea Salt Scrub: to exfoliate dry skin, relieve itchiness, increase circulation and provide deep moisturisation.
Pregnancy Body Treatment: Anti Stretch Mark Cream to reduce the appearance of old stretch marks and prevent new ones followed by a pre-natal body wrap to nourish skin and create elasticity.
30min Thalgo Featherlite Leg and Foot Massage: A relaxing uplifting massage to eliminate fluid retention and offer a real sensation of lightness to your legs and feet.
30min Featherlite Hand and Arm Massage: A relaxing uplifting massage to eliminate fluid retention and offer a real sensation of lightness to your arms and hands.

Time: 4 hours

2. Foudoun

Price: R1015

Treatment: Pregnancy Day Package

Light Lunch
Yummy Tummy specialized treatment
Spa Pedicure (Foot bath, leg massage and milk solutions pedicure)

Available: Monday to Friday

Time: 2 hours 15 mins

3. Siam Spa and Thai Health Massage

Cost: R650

Treatment: Moms - Before and After