Benefits of Prenatal Massage
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Loading ...What is Prenatal Massage?
Prenatal massage is a natural touch therapy specially designed to suit pregnant woman. Women experience a lot of physical and emotional changes during pregnancy. Prenatal massage is particularly useful to help cope with the discomforts associated with pregnancy; as it provides lots of relief and relaxation. In this article we will get to know the benefits of prenatal massage.
Who can perform Prenatal Massage?
Prenatal massage must be performed by Pregnancy Massage Certified therapists. To ensure the safety, wellbeing of expectant mothers and their baby always ensure that the therapist is experienced and well versed with the safe pregnancy massage practices.
Prenatal Massage Set Up & Procedure
During prenatal massage, massage table must be set up in such a way; that allow pregnant women to lie down in a semi reclining position. This position is very comfortable for the lady and safe for baby.
Always use body pillows, wedge pillows, extra padding to make yourself comfortable when you turn from side to side while getting your back and hips massaged.
Massage rooms generally have low lighting, soft soothing music as well as aromatic candles to make you feel relaxed and refreshed.
During Prenatal massage; therapists carefully choose safe and effective massage strokes, techniques, amount of pressure to apply, depending on physical condition and suitable for each individual woman.
Benefits of Prenatal Massage
• Improves circulation, lowers pressure on heart; helps keep blood pressure under control
• Eliminates waste products from body; by strengthening circulatory, lymphatic system
• Reduces swelling in hands and feet by stimulating blood and lymph circulation
• Relieves Stress of ankles, knees, lower back, pelvis
• Removes muscle stiffness, tension, cramping
• Increases flexibility, Strengthens muscles and joints
• Improves sleeping pattern, helps relax better.
• Relieves mental and physical exhaustion
• Stabilization of stress hormone levels
• Human touch provides emotional support; helps create a positive attitude
• Prepares the body for easier childbirth, breastfeeding, faster recovery after child birth
• May reduce the risk of premature birth
• Babies are less likely to develop postnatal complications
Prenatal Massage ensures that mothers-to-be are happy, relaxed and in good health which ultimately benefits the child.
Precautions during Prenatal Massage
• Prenatal massage is not advisable in the first trimester
• Do not lie on your back for a massage after the 20th week of pregnancy
• Do not massage on the abdomen
• Do not apply pressure between anklebone and heel during 3rd trimester as it could induce premature labor.
The benefits of prenatal massage are invaluable; however women suffering from certain health conditions may not be permitted a prenatal massage. Hence it is important to get a clearance from your doctor beforehand.
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