Pains and aches are part and parcel of every pregnancy. Physical discomfort, muscular tensions, headaches, backaches, pains occur due to increase in weight, shifting posture and hormone levels. Prenatal massage will reduce stress and alleviate muscle tensions and joint pains, reduce any pregnancy related anxiety and ease the symptoms of any depressions that may hit the woman every now and then.
The most vulnerable parts of the body of pregnant women are the back, the neck, and the shoulder. The legs and the feet will carry much of the burden of the additional weight and will likewise benefit from a massage, while a massage of the head will ease away stress and the tension.
Some potential benefits of a prenatal massage are: Increase in blood circulation Facilitates the absorption of food Reduce tiredness and weariness Reduce edema in the hands, face, legs, ankles and feet Relieve back, shoulder and neck pains caused by changes in body posture due to the additional weight of the growing child Reduces pelvic muscles pains Reduces stress on load-bearing body parts especially the lower back down to the legs and the ankle The patient is able to relax and take deep breaths Reduces stress hormones Better sleep Keeps the body's correct posture
Prenatal massage during pregnancy is beneficial emotionally as it allows soon to be moms to unwind, feel calm, healthy and comforted during the period of physical and emotional stress. Prenatal massage can be done in different ways. The normal position is for the pregnant woman to lie on her side. A newly designed pillow especially for expecting mothers is available. This pillow has a deep indentation in the middle so the pregnant woman can lie prone on her stomach. If the mother is lying on her back, blood circulation will be restricted, so the mother should use a pillow to elevate her upper body part. When on a lying position, body pillows should be use to provide support.
After delivery, new moms are under all kind of emotional and physical stress, especially sleep deprivation. The body will need some adjustments to return to its condition prior to the pregnancy and a post partum massage will help with the healing process. While a massage is considered safe for mothers, it should be done by a trained masseur and after due consultation with a doctor. A doctor's consent is not only important but necessary for women in high risk pregnancies. This requires the masseurs to ask health related questions and for the mother to be frank and honest in her answers. A prenatal massage can be a short as 10 minutes or can take as long as an hour. It depends on how much discomfort you are experiencing and how much time you have on hand. During the 2nd trimester, you can have a weekly massage increasing to twice a week or more during the 3rd trimester.
The most vulnerable parts of the body of pregnant women are the back, the neck, and the shoulder. The legs and the feet will carry much of the burden of the additional weight and will likewise benefit from a massage, while a massage of the head will ease away stress and the tension.
Some potential benefits of a prenatal massage are: Increase in blood circulation Facilitates the absorption of food Reduce tiredness and weariness Reduce edema in the hands, face, legs, ankles and feet Relieve back, shoulder and neck pains caused by changes in body posture due to the additional weight of the growing child Reduces pelvic muscles pains Reduces stress on load-bearing body parts especially the lower back down to the legs and the ankle The patient is able to relax and take deep breaths Reduces stress hormones Better sleep Keeps the body's correct posture
Prenatal massage during pregnancy is beneficial emotionally as it allows soon to be moms to unwind, feel calm, healthy and comforted during the period of physical and emotional stress. Prenatal massage can be done in different ways. The normal position is for the pregnant woman to lie on her side. A newly designed pillow especially for expecting mothers is available. This pillow has a deep indentation in the middle so the pregnant woman can lie prone on her stomach. If the mother is lying on her back, blood circulation will be restricted, so the mother should use a pillow to elevate her upper body part. When on a lying position, body pillows should be use to provide support.
After delivery, new moms are under all kind of emotional and physical stress, especially sleep deprivation. The body will need some adjustments to return to its condition prior to the pregnancy and a post partum massage will help with the healing process. While a massage is considered safe for mothers, it should be done by a trained masseur and after due consultation with a doctor. A doctor's consent is not only important but necessary for women in high risk pregnancies. This requires the masseurs to ask health related questions and for the mother to be frank and honest in her answers. A prenatal massage can be a short as 10 minutes or can take as long as an hour. It depends on how much discomfort you are experiencing and how much time you have on hand. During the 2nd trimester, you can have a weekly massage increasing to twice a week or more during the 3rd trimester.