After having a baby, life can become a little hectic so pregnancy spa day gifts are the perfect way for mum to relax before her due date. It's fairly common to feel tired and achy throughout pregnancy, especially the further along mum-to-be gets, so a massage, spa day, or pamper session will give her time for herself and hopefully help aches and pains, making it a great gift for mum-to-be.
There's no denying that mums-to-be will have a lot of 'stuff'. There's baby essentials, prams, nappies, nursery furniture... A pregnancy massage or spa break could be just what they need without adding to their collection of baby gear. Read on to discover Mother&Baby's favourite spa breaks.
Best pregnancy spa day gifts at a glance:
• Best overall pregnancy spa day gifts: Mum to Be Pampering Choice Voucher - buy here on Buy a Gift.
• Best self-booking pregnancy spa day gifts: Buyagift Pamper Treat Gift Experiences Box - buy here on Buy a Gift.
• Best pregnancy spa day gifts package: Ringwood Hall Hotel and Spa - buy here on Spa Breaks.
Not only is it a great way for mum-to-be to relax, but pregnancy massages are also really good for helping to relieve pain and stress.
Best overall pregnancy spa day gifts
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The Mum to Be Pampering Choice Voucher is great for mums between 12 weeks and 36 weeks of pregnancy. The choices are tailored specifically for mums-to-be, making it the perfect spa gift choice. With a huge range of treatments, there's plenty of choice for the mum-to-be.
Pros
- Flexible voucher
- Huge range of experiences
Cons
- Only valid for between 12 weeks and 36 weeks pregnant
- Voucher only valid for one person
Best self-booking pregnancy spa day gifts
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Perfect for mum-to-be and her partner (or a loved one of her choice!) the Buyagift Pamper Treat Gift Experiences Box has over 600 indulgent beauty treatments to choose from. With a 25 minute experience, you can have your eyebrows done, nails, massage or so much more.
One customer wrote: "Great variety of options in terms of locations and treatment types." Another wrote: "Used my Buy a Gift vouchers for Hot stone massage. Lovely experience , one of the best massages I've ever had! staff very welcoming. Would definitely recommend"
Pros
- Choose from over 600 treatments
- Perfect for partner or friend too
Cons
- Treatments available depend on location
- Valid for 24 months
- Pre-booking essential
Best overnight pregnancy spa day gifts
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Just a short stroll from Bath’s historic town centre, this beautiful hotel is a luxurious spot for a babymoon, with classic Bath stone building, landscaped gardens and indulgent interiors. There's an award-winning restaurant, and a well-equipped spa with state of the art facilities alongside an infrared heat cabin and relaxation room.
This spa break includes one night bed and breakfast, a choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person, and use of the spa facilities.
Spa treatment choices:
ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet
One customer said: "Had a wonderful experience at the spa with my daughter in law. I had a facial and she had a massage, we then sat in the relaxation lounge with a glass of Prosecco! It is expensive but the facilities are amazing with a number of steam, sauna and salt rooms and a wonderful heated indoor outdoor pool. We stayed overnight with our partners and our dogs! We would definitely recommend!!"
Pros
- Includes an overnight stay
- A choice of one 25 minute treatment
Cons
- Some reviewers mentioned the hotel could use some TLC
- No specific pregnancy massages
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Gym
- Parking
Best pregnancy spa day gift packages
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With up to 8 different day trip offers the Ringwood Hall Hotel and Spa treatments are a great gift. You can choose between afternoon tea and access to spa facilities, or a 25 minute treatment for one or two people. There are plenty of facilities at the hotel and spa too, including a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room.
One review said: "Amazing day from start to finish! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food tasted amazing. I left floating after my massage. I will 100% be back again."
Pros
- Different packages to choose from
- Great hotel and spa facilities
Cons
- Vouchers expire 12 months after purchase
- Experience showers
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Ice Room / fountain
- Relax room
- Sauna
- Steam room
Best pregnancy massage spa day gifts
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A massage that's specially suitable for all stages of pregnancy after the first trimester. With the added comfort of a pregnancy cushion, the COMO Shambhala Urban Escape is a wonderful gift. With choices of a 60-minute massage and skin detoxifying treatment.
One review said: "My friend and I had a fantastic day at Como Shambhala Wellness Spa. This was our 3rd year and each time we felt we were well treated. I love their ginger tea and smoothie!"
Pros
- Suitable for pregnancy
- Luxury treatment
Cons
- Only available in London
- Gym
- Steam Room
- Restaurant
Best Champneys pregnancy spa day gifts
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Choose between two city locations for the Champneys City Spa Beautiful Bump Massage. The 50 minute treatment includes a relaxing back massage and a reviving foot, leg and scalp massage too. Mum to be can also modify her treatment, including the amount of light, music, room temperature and more.
One review said: "Beautiful bump massage, it was absolutely fantastic. The masseuse made sure I was 100% comfortable throughout and I just wish I’d had more before baby was due! Definitely needed in the third trimester, will be recommending to all my friends expecting!"
Champneys are also currently offering a little extra for their Christmas Gift Cards - until Christmas Day, Champneys will be giving 20% extra free on gift cards brought before 25th December.
Pros
- Tailored treatment
- 50 minute experience
Cons
- Not suitable for the first trimester
- 50 minute pamper session
- Back massage and reviving foot, leg and scalp massage
- Expert massage therapist
- Two city locations to choose from
- Includes personalised voucher and message card
Best pregnancy spa day gifts
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Suitable for the second or third trimester, the Mother To Be Spa Day includes a soothing pregnancy treatment lasting up to 60 minutes, and three hour access to the spa facilities. With afternoon tea or a light lunch included too, there's also a £10 voucher to use in the spa shop, to continue the pamper experience.
Pros
- Skincare voucher
- Full-day experience
Cons
- Midweek only
- 1 x 60 minute treatment
- Three-hour access to the relaxation areas
- A delicious afternoon tea or light lunch
- A £10 skincare voucher to spend in the spa shop
Why is a pregnancy spa day a good gift?
One of the main reasons is that it gives the mum-to-be a chance to relax and have some TLC before her due date. They can also be for more than one person, which lets her have a spa day with her partner or close friend, to enjoy some time before the baby arrives.
Samantha Ball is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby and freelanced for the website for two years before joining the team full time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.