Best Treatments During Pregnancy

ElleSpa

Contact Information: In our spa directory

This Repulse Bay retreat offers a variety of spa packages, but specializes in treatments and natural products for pregnant women, with special beds built to accommodate pregnancy. Its therapists are specially trained in pregnancy massage.

The Pregnancy Spa Treatment lasts for 90 minutes and starts with a back massage, foot soak, postural stretching, exfoliating arms and legs and finishes with the application of moisturising pink mud to the belly to prevent stretch marks ($750).

For those of you who aren't pregnant, if you cannot decide which treatment you need (and there are a lot of options), book a 90-minute time slot during which time a therapist will analyse your skin and recommend a suitable treatment.

Best Total Escape

The Plateau

Plateau opened its impressive US$10million, 80,000-square-foot facility in May 2004. Offering an extensive range of spa treatments, packages and overnight accommodation in 23 guest rooms and suites, it boasts outdoor gardens, a 50-metre outdoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, fitness and exercise studios and a 400-metre jogging track.

Among its extensive list of treatments, the Vichy Shower therapies stand out. In the Vichy Suite, a specially designed shower positioned over the massage table allows guests to have a warm shower while being massaged by a therapist. Its three types of treatment, Relax, Flow and Detox all cost $725 for 45 minutes.

If you can't manage an overnight stay in its exclusive guest rooms, Plateau has a range of half day packages including treatments and meals that promise to refresh, relax, rebalance or indulge those seeking an escape from the city.