Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy massage, also known as pre-natal massage, promotes relaxation, soothes nerves, and relieves strained back and leg muscles in expectant mothers. Pregnancy massage is especially beneficial in the second and third trimesters when the extra weight in your belly puts a strain on your back.
Before you get a pregnancy massage, make sure the therapist has been specially trained so there is no risk of miscarriage.
What Happens During Pregnancy Massage?
A pregnancy massage differs from traditional massage in a few different ways. First, the massage therapist will take extra care to make sure your body gets the cushioning and support it needs.
When you’re lying on your back, there will be pillows underneath your knees and shoulders. If you’re far along in your pregnancy, you might be positioned in a semi-reclining position, where you’re looking at the wall instead of the ceiling.
Some pregnancy massage also uses special bolsters with a deep cutout in the center so you can lie face-down comfortably. You can also have your back massaged during pregnancy by lying on your side, with pillows under your head and between your legs.
A pregnancy massage should be very soothing and be relaxing in style. Deep tissue work, abdominal kneading, and certain acupressure points should be avoided. Pregnant women should also avoid Jacuzzis, hot springs, mineral springs.
The Benefits of Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage provides relaxation by relieving stress on joints. It eases neck and back pain, helps you to keep good posture and relaxes and provides flexibility to birthing muscles.
Pregnancy massage aids the circulatory and lymphatic systems, which keeps blood flowing to both the mother and the baby. It stimulates different glands in the body, which help to stabilize hormone levels, and relieves nervous tension throughout the body. And the nurturing touch during pregnancy massage promotes relaxation and provides emotional support.
Pregnancy Massage Pregnancy massage is also good after giving birth. Postpartum pregnancy massage can help restore a mother’s body to its pre-pregnancy condition. It helps to realign the body weight, and tones the over-stretched skin over the belly. As with all massage, it relieves muscle tension and stress from mothering duties!
Pregnancy Bolster
Pregnancy Bolster is tested and proven to be a unique support cushion at any stage of pregnancy or for anyone who can’t lie comfortably on their stomach.
Its patented design is also great for clients who have recently had breast or stomach surgery or suffer from lower back problems.