Pregnancy & Nursing Safe Spa Treatments: What You Can Enjoy Safely
By Alicia Smith RN
Pregnancy and postpartum are full of glow… and also full of skin changes no one warns you about. Hormonal shifts can bring melasma, dryness, breakouts, sensitivity, and puffiness—all while many of your favorite aesthetic treatments are temporarily off the table.
But here’s the truth:
Self-care during this season isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Your body is doing unbelievable work. You’re navigating physical changes, emotional transitions, and the nonstop demands of caring for a growing or newborn baby. Taking even small moments to support your skin, your nervous system, and your sense of identity is not indulgent—it’s a way of staying connected to yourself while so much of your energy is being poured outward.
Gentle, pregnancy-safe treatments can help you feel more comfortable, more confident, and more like you in a time when everything is shifting.
Below is your guide to the safe, nurturing services we offer at Flourish to help you glow safely through pregnancy and breastfeeding.
1. Dermaplaning (Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe)
Dermaplaning is a non-chemical exfoliation technique that removes peach fuzz and dead skin, instantly revealing smoother, brighter skin.
Why It’s Safe
No chemicals, heat, or energy
Ideal for sensitive or hormone-reactive skin
Why Moms Love It
Makeup applies flawlessly
Provides immediate glow for maternity photos and events
Pairs beautifully with hydrating masks or LED therapy
2. LED Red Light Therapy (Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe)
Gentle, cool, red-spectrum LED light supports healing and reduces inflammation naturally—no heat, no radiation, no downtime.
Benefits
Soothes hormonal breakouts
Reduces redness and irritation
Supports collagen production
Helps regulate inflammation
Deeply relaxing (hello, 20-minute nap you actually get to take)
3. Lymphatic Drainage Massage (Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe)
This rhythmic, gentle massage technique supports the body’s natural lymph flow—an enormous help during pregnancy and postpartum.
Benefits
Reduces puffiness and swelling
Eases sinus congestion
Supports detoxification
Promotes circulation
Calms the nervous system
Eases neck/shoulder tension from nursing or pumping
This treatment is often described as a “full-body exhale.”
Why Self-Care Matters Even More in Pregnancy & Nursing
Motherhood—whether you’re expecting or feeding your baby—is a season of giving. So much of your time, energy, and identity shifts toward caring for someone else. That’s beautiful… but it’s also demanding.
Self-care during this time isn’t vanity. It’s regulation, replenishment, and reconnection.
Here’s how these treatments support you beyond the skin:
Nervous system support: Gentle facials, massage, and LED help lower cortisol and ease overwhelm.
Physical comfort: Swelling, fluid retention, and tension improve with lymphatic drainage and calming modalities.
Confidence: Hormonal skin changes can affect how you feel—safe treatments keep you glowing and grounded.
Mental health: Even a short appointment gives you space to breathe, rest, and be cared for.
You matter just as much as the tiny human you’re nurturing. Prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s wise, restorative, and deeply needed.
Treatments to Pause Until After Pregnancy & Nursing
For safety, you’ll want to wait on:
✖ BOTOX®/ neuromodulators
✖ Dermal fillers
✖ Medium/deep peels
✖ Microneedling
✖ Lasers or IPL
Your provider can help you plan a gentle, effective postpartum glow-up when you’re ready. ✨
Final Thoughts: Safe Glow Is Always Possible
You don’t have to sacrifice your glow or your well-being during pregnancy and breastfeeding. With the right treatments—and a supportive, evidence-based approach—you can maintain radiant, healthy skin and a grounded sense of self during one of the most transformative seasons of your life.
At Flourish Medical Aesthetics we’re here to keep you glowing, supported, and cared for—every step of the way. 💖
