Massage during pregnancy or prenatal massage is a therapeutic bodywork which focuses on the physiological, structural and emotional well-being of mothers and baby.
You can include Swedish, deep tissue or neuromuscular, and after the first trimester, pregnancy massage can safely be most enjoyed by pregnant women.
The human touch conveys love and comfort. During pregnancy and childbirth, pregnancy massage can be especially beneficial to relieve aches and pains to reduce stress and help you relax.
How does the regular massage Pregnancy massage
The main difference between pregnancy massage and regular massage is that the person receiving the massage is pregnant. Stating an obvious point perhaps, but nevertheless very important.
When a pregnant woman massage is very important that the practitioner is aware of pregnancy and anatomy, as the location for a massage is critical for the safety of mother and baby.
The second difference is that certain body parts should not be massaged.
Pregnancy massage A – What are benefits?
The experience of pregnancy can have profound physiological and emotional effect on a woman. Agree with changes in your body, and the imminent lifestyle changes can be very stressful.
Pregnancy massage has been used for many years in many cultures to provide a touch of care and support emotional support to pregnant women, other benefits include:
 • Increased relaxation
 • decreased insomnia
 • decreased sciatic pain
 • reduced swelling in hands and feet
• A headache and the relief of nasal congestion
• A neck and back pain relief
• A relief of stress in weight bearing joints
 • assistance in maintaining proper posture
• A relief from muscle cramps, spasms, myofascial pain, especially in lower back, neck, hips and legs.
• An increase in the blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling
 • Preparation of the muscles used during childbirth
A pregnancy massage-Is it safe?
Pregnancy massage is not recommended during the first quarter due to hormonal changes that occur in the body during this period.
During the second and third trimester, and even during labor, the massage is considered safe and even beneficial. However, while the massage is considered safe during these periods, there are certain parts of the body not be massaged.
 • The area between the ankle bone and heel is considered by reflexologists refer to the vagina and uterus. Direct pressure should not apply here, because it was thought that this could lead to premature delivery.
 • Only surface pressure must be applied to the leg and internal massage leg must be completely avoided if the bed rest for complications that may be at increased risk of blood clots forming in the legs.
 • A map must be gentle hand touched only superficially in the abdomen.
 • Massage should be avoided if you have vaginal bleeding, diarrhea or abdominal pain.
It is recommended that pregnant women are in the abdomen as this can put unnecessary strain on the lower back. Some therapists can provide a couch or a table with a hole cut for the abdomen, but this is not well advised.
It is advisable to consult your health care before receive massage during pregnancy and be sure to choose a qualified professional with whom you can talk about their health conditions in advance, so that the treatment should be altered to meet their individual needs.
Pregnancy massage-Booking a treatment
When booking a massage during pregnancy ensure that the physician has been specifically trained in pregnancy massage and does not only include this in his notes.
Once you have found a suitable therapist can start enjoying the benefits of pregnancy massage for the duration of your pregnancy and beyond. The benefits of massage at any time, are a great way to continue, What are you waiting for?
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