The pregnancy massage is a therapeutic massage, focusing on the specific needs of the expectant mother. Certainly, a number of changes occur in the body of women at this stage. These physical changes and emotional feel exclusive, the causes are mainly adjusting hormone levels, weight gain, the body is transformed and a constantly changing positions. Today we want to tell you a little more about the benefits of a relaxing massage for pregnant women. Do you want to know?
Benefits of massage during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the relationship with the body is essential and it is important that bodily sensations are accompanied by certain welfare. It is also true that the stress of pregnant women may cause delayed neurological development, disorders of sleep in children. In addition, the fetus is sensitive to the status of the mother and reacts to environmental stimuli from the fourth month.
Massaging the mother offers a moment of great relaxation, reducing anxiety normally present in that period of life of a woman. You may also have therapeutic properties as improving blood circulation, reducing the appearance of stretch marks, skin flexibility and muscle, relief of sore legs and back, and improves the immune system.
Touch favors acceptance of many bodily changes. Professionals such as nurses and midwives are increasingly interested in this type of art.
Prenatal massage is practiced only after the fourth month of pregnancy (the first trimester is the period in which the fetus is stabilized), and never in the last month. It can be done in different ways, but the woman must be lying on its side: after the first 22 weeks of pregnancy, the fact lie on your back is not recommended. Indeed, the pressure on deep blood vessels because of fetal growth, reduced circulation and baby thrives.
Therapeutic massage
In any case, therapists are equipped with cushions and pillows designed to power specific to topple on its side at any time during pregnancy. Professionals advise that pregnant women lie down, preferably on the left side, since the baby on the right runs the risk of crushing the liver. Nor it is recommended too strong massage.
Sessions can be performed once a week during the second quarter and the third quarter, which are the ideal times to practice prenatal massage.
Finally, note that there are several contraindications to practice this massage, such as diabetes, vomiting and morning sickness, high blood pressure, edema and diarrhea. The therapist never exerts direct pressure on the area between the ankle bone and heel, since it is linked to the uterus and vagina. The heavy pressure in this area can cause premature birth.
