Prenatal Massage during Pregnancy

This type of massage during pregnancy is a body therapy, directed toward the special needs of the body of a future mother, that will help her to feel better and reduce exhaustion and stress. Furthermore, it will activate her blood circulation and alleviate back tension and pain produced by changes during pregnancy and weight gain.

Pregnancy is a period during which the body experiences many changes. Some of these changes are stressful and uncomfortable for the pregnant woman. A massage can help to reduce some of the discomfort of pregnancy.

We have to clarify that it is recommended to consult a doctor before beginning to give massages during this period. Given the delicacy of the situation, it is not recommended for all types of pregnancies.

The position that must be adopted to receive this massage is on the side, using some pillows that are especially useful to give comfort. After 22 weeks of pregnancy, laying completely face down can cause pressure on the deep blood vessels from the weight of the baby and can reduce the circulation of baby and mother.

No type of massage is recommended during the first trimester because of the enormous physical and hormonal changes undergone by pregnant women in this trimester. The second and third trimesters are better times to begin prenatal massage.

The ideal frequency for prenatal massages would be once a week during the second trimester and twice a week or more during the third trimester.

Soon you will notice the many benefits of this massage.


Benefits of Massage During Pregnancy

• Alleviate back pain.
  
• Help to combat and eliminate depression or anxiety that sometimes accompanies pregnancy.
  
• Reduce varicose veins and combat the formation of stretch marks.
  
• Regulate bowel movements.
  
• Help to eliminate exhaustion as it greatly increases energy.
  
• Help to alleviate muscle discomfort, such as cramps, muscle tension, stiffness, and others.
  
• Help to lower water retention.