prenatal massage

Prenatal massage health benefits include Improved circulation better sleep, stabilise hormone levels, easing of pain throughout neck, shoulders, and joints,increased flexibility, improved posture, important for supporting baby weight, natural pain relief.

The second and third trimester is often considered the best time to enjoy prenatal massages. By this stage, the initial symptoms of early pregnancy usually subside, and many women start to feel more energetic and comfortable.

Specialist manipulation during pregnancy offers a host of potential benefits: Reduction in neck, shoulder and ribs pain and muscle tension. Easing of general pregnancy-related aches, pains and stresses in your lower back, hip and pelvis area. Better sleep.

Prenatal therapy can benefit a woman throughout the pregnancy. However, massage during the first three months can trigger dizziness and add to morning sickness. Generally pregnant women can go for therapy once a month until 27 weeks and then twice up to 36 weeks.

Prenatal massages help alleviate this pain by improving circulation and reducing muscle tension. Enhanced circulation, improved blood flow benefits both mother and baby by delivering more oxygen and nutrients, contributing to healthier baby development and enhanced mother energy levels.

The first trimester carries an increased risk of miscarriage, and some therapists are concerned that the increased blood flow during a massage might be harmful. Second, there are pressure points in the body that are thought to initiate contractions or potentially induce labor.

Baby massage has many benefits for babies, namely increasing baby weight, growth, immunity, concentration, and making them sleep more soundly and strengthen the bond of affection between parent and child.

An induction massage focuses on acupressure points found in the back to the legs, feet, and hands which can do several things. There is no guarantee that an induction massage will induce labor, but because it relaxes you, it can put you on the labor path and encourage labor to begin spontaneously. This iis commonly performed wither by a prenatal nurse or TCM Doctor. 

What areas should not be massaged during pregnancy? During pregnancy, we would recommend avoiding massage of the abdomen, perineum and the SP6 area, which is a spot located three fingers above the inside ankle bone. Gentle massage can be applied to most areas of the body, but some pressure points must be avoided.

There aren't studies on coconut oil as a lubricant during pregnancy. That said, its moisturizing properties and use as part of perineal massage point to it being a safe option. And some information suggests that coconut oil is protective against yeast infections, but you may want to run it by your doctor first.

Massage is generally considered safe following the first trimester of pregnancy. If you're at risk for preterm labor, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or other possible complications, your doctor or midwife may advise against massage during pregnancy.

These circulatory changes put a pregnant woman at risk of blood clots in the lower legs, typically in the calves or inner thigh. To be safe, pregnancy massage experts avoid deep massage and strong pressure on the legs.