| Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of | | | | pregnancy, many women find gentle massage |
| regular massage - to relax tense muscles, ease | | | | throughout their pregnancy to be very |
| sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and | | | | beneficial.When massaging a pregnant woman you |
| just make you feel good.The birth of a child is | | | | must be very gentle, particularly on the abdomen |
| eagerly looked forward but the discomfort that | | | | and lower back.Avoid using deep pressure and |
| the mother to be faces is not really anticipated. | | | | percussive strokes. |
| Just as regular massage routines can provide | | | | Benefits of Pregnancy Massage include: |
| relief for us when we are tired or have some | | | | #Tranquil relaxation and reduce stress. |
| type of muscular pain, a pregnancy massage has | | | | # Relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and |
| the ability to provide relief and benefits to the | | | | myofascial pain, especially in the lower back, neck, |
| pregnant mother to be. | | | | hips, and legs. |
| While a pregnancy massage can be very beneficial | | | | # Increase in blood and lymph circulation, which |
| there is no absolute necessity to go through with | | | | can reduce swelling. |
| a massage if you feel uncomfortable with the | | | | # Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints. |
| idea. You may want to talk with your doctor if | | | | # Massage increases local and general blood |
| you are unsure about the benefits of having a | | | | circulation, which brings more oxygen and |
| pregnancy massage. | | | | nutrients to the cells of both the mother and |
| The best time for the expectant mother to have | | | | fetus. This means greater vitality and less fatigue |
| this massage treatment is after the first | | | | for mom and better nourishment for her baby. |
| trimester has finished. At this point you can visit a | | | | # Massage stimulates glandular secretions, which |
| trained therapist have enjoy being pampered. For | | | | helps stabilize hormone levels. |
| the pregnancy massage the mother to be can lie | | | | # Massage can help relieve depression or anxiety |
| down on her side. This position is considered to be | | | | caused by hormonal changes mom is experiencing. |
| the most comfortable position during pregnancy. | | | | Is massage for you? |
| How is pregnancy massage different from regular | | | | Massage cannot completely relieve the |
| massage? | | | | discomforts of pregnancy. After your massage, |
| The mother's body must be properly positioned | | | | the extra weight is still there, the hormonal |
| and supported during the massage, using pillows | | | | changes are still happening, and the stresses of |
| and padding. Proper positioning ensures comfort | | | | your life are right where you left them. |
| and safety for the mother and baby. | | | | However, regular massage during your pregnancy |
| When And How To Massage: | | | | and postpartum weeks can relieve your physical |
| Although some schools recommend avoiding | | | | symptoms and help you cope with stress. |
| massage during the first three months of | | | | |