Pregnancy massage, which is well
known in the therapeutic industry as a pre-natal message is highly fruitful in
alleviating the pain and discomfort experienced during pregnancy. No doubt, any
type of massage; be it pre-natal, post-natal or any other always makes you feel
relaxed and revitalized but when it comes to pregnancy massage, its soothing
appeal is at its highest peak as emotional stress, which is high at pregnancy
is put on the rest during and after the procedure.
Here, I would like to put in a
word of caution that pregnancy massage is far different than the regular
massage. There are specific techniques need to be employed to massage a pregnant
woman. If one fails to employ apt techniques or perform improperly, it may lead
to complications. Therefore, it is highly advisable to contact only a
registered massage therapist to massage a pregnant woman.
What precautions need to keep in
consideration while performing the Pregnancy massage
- Pregnancy massage is far different from other sorts of massages in a few ways. Thus, let only an expert perform the massage strokes on your body.
- In this kind of massage, the masseur needs to be familiar with the female body and fetus inside so that he/she may not harm any one of them inadvertently.
- The manner in which the pregnant lady needs to be positioned to get the procedure performed is also vital for the safety of to-be mother and fetus. To position her properly and to ensure the safety, she is supposed to be supported with pillows, cushions and other forms of padding to provide comfort.
- Clothing is also a crucially imperative point to consider. The clothing she wears during the procedure is not advised to be tight. It should compliment her comfort level that she shares with her therapist.
Like any other kind of massage,
pregnancy massage too has several sorts of benefits. While bestowing the women
with the overall relaxation of the body, it also gives them the peace of mind, reduce
the anxiety levels and other discomforts associated with pregnancy. It also
relieves stress on the pressure joints like knees. Women who are expected to
bring in light the multiple babies can be benefited more from such massages. Besides
all the trifle and major advantages, one of the key benefits that every pregnant
lady enjoys is the least possibility of the occurrence of stretch marks.
But be sure to contact only a
registered massage therapist to get the full benefit of pregnancy massage.
Approaching and amateur or an efficient masseur can lead to complications or
worse the conditions instead of improving. It would be highly appreciated if
you consult your gynecologist before finalizing your choice of undergoing the
pregnancy massage therapy.