Pregnancy may cause physical
stresses due to changes in physiological aspects of the woman. Due to the
physical changes, body functions also change causing discomfort. Massaging is
one of the many ways to alleviate these discomforts and pains. This kind of
massage which causes physical and mental well-being is called massage
therapy—specifically pregnancy massage.
Pregnancy massage can be done as a
full body massage or as a simple and light massage. Full body pregnancy massage
should be done carefully especially if the woman is having a high risk
pregnancy. Usually, a hard and full body massage therapy needs proper guidance
from a physician or midwife. Before doing a pregnancy massage, a release form
can be issued by your midwife or physician to ensure that you can receive
massage therapy.
Pregnancy massage is also done to
improve blood circulation. There are specific exercises that can be done onto
you to ensure proper blood circulation. Pregnancy massage may also involve
reflexology. Reflexology is a massage therapy targeting large regions of the
body thru massaging certain areas. Pregnancy therapy can also involve cranial
sacral therapy.
Pregnancy massage should be done
with the guide of an expert. For a massage therapy to be done properly, proper
body positioning should be considered. For example, a woman that is at least 22
weeks pregnant should not be lying on her back. It is dangerous for the
condition of the baby and the mother to undergo massage therapy while the
mother is lying on her back. Because of the weight of the baby, some blood
vessel may be pressed causing blood circulation to be impeded. This is crucial
because blood circulation for the mother and the unborn baby may be decreased.
For reflexology, it should be considered that there are areas that can’t be
massaged. For example, the area which represents the vagina and uterus is the
area between the heel and the ankle. If one applies massage therapy,
reflexology, or acupressure on that area, the pregnancy may be put at risk—or
worse, can lead to early labor.
With proper application and
guidance, pregnancy massage can give many advantages. Swelling in some body
parts can be reduced by pregnancy massage. Lessening sciatic pain and loosening
of contracting muscles may also be the benefits of massage therapy. Generally,
massage therapy, specifically pregnancy massage helps in easing muscular
discomfort, increasing oxygen circulation in the blood, and strengthening of
immunity. Pregnancy massage has many benefits for mothers as long as it is done
by experts and professionals.
Massage Envy Lakeland
3615 South Florida Ave. Unit 56 Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 646-3689
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