Massage for Pregnant Women
So you are well into your pregnancy and you are experiencing all of the physical side effects of your condition. Swelling of the ankles, aching legs and a back that is experience more soreness than you have ever felt. A great way to alleviate all of that discomfort is to get a massage. Many people worry that a massage may cause damage to your unborn child for some reason, but that is simply not true.
The key to a relaxing and thorough massage for a pregnant woman is to have it performed by a certified pregnancy massage therapist. A trained therapist will be able to provide an appropriate massage that is appropriate for the trimester you are in. In the first trimester the only thing you must never do is massage over the lower abdomen. This therapy can be adjusted to fit the particular symptoms a woman is facing. A full body massage can provide a pregnant patient with the pain relief and comfort they so richly deserve. The stress on a woman’s body is incredible during pregnancy. The proper massage of the muscles of her body will also help prepare her for the musculoskeletal changes that will inevitably occur during pregnancy. There is also some research that states that one of the effects of massage during pregnancy can lead to a shorter period of labor during childbirth.
It is important that you find a qualified therapist who specializes in pregnancy massage, if you are seriously considering receiving a pregnancy massage. The best place to start is with your doctor, he/she will know best who you should see and if it will be a safe activity for you to undertake. You should find someone who is licensed and insured like all of our therapists for such a procedure at this important time of your life.