Spa treatment to help you get your body back after pregnancy

After going through childbirth, your body needs to recover. In addition to losing some of the weight that you put on during pregnancy, it's important to get your body back into shape again. A post-natal spa treament can be just what the doctor ordered!

Massages, wraps, hydrotherapy treatments (water jets, hydromassage baths, aquaerobics), beauty treatments and exercise classes can all help you shift a few pounds, get back in shape and improve your fitness in an invigorating but relaxing environment.

> Our spa selection:
- The Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire offfers a post-natal treatment package that begins with body exfoliation. Nourishing oils are then applied and warm marine mud is used to hydrate your skin. Also included is a special back massage that relaxes aching muscles and tendons.
Price £25 for 85 minutes.
Info: 01252 853000 and www.fourseasons.com/hampshire

- Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh offers a 'Maternal Bliss' package of relaxing treatments that have been specially created for expectant or nursing mothers. The body treatment and intensive facial leave skin feeling toned, while the pedicure relieves tired or swollen feet.
Price: £190 for 190 minutes.
Info: 01315 562414 and www.thebalmoralhotel.com

- Savana Urban Spa in London has a 'Mother Nurture' package that includes a 55- minute therapeutic massage followed by a spa manicure and pedicure.
Price: £140 for 150 minutes.
Info: 020 7229 8300 and www.savanaspa.com

- Wildmoor Spa & Health Club in Warwickshire offers a nourishing post-natal treatment that restores body shape and firms the skin tissue.
Price: £50 for 50 minutes.
Info: 01789 299666 and www.wildmoorspa.com

Article Plan How to get back into shape after having a baby ▼

Regular exercise after pregnancy    Exercise for weight loss after giving birth

Post-pregnancy daily exercise    Exercise after childbirth

Exercises to shape your thighs    Exercises for the thighs

Exercises to shape your bottom    Exercises for the bum

Exercise to shape your tummy and waist    Exercises for the tummy and waist

Spa treatment to help you get your body back after pregnancy    Post-natal spa treatments