Pregnancy - Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

Is it safe to massage during pregnancy? Pregnancy massage is safe as long as you look for a certified pregnancy massage therapist. It means the therapist has taken special training and knows what is safe practice for mother and her baby. It is also not recommended to get the massage in the first trimester.


Is there differences between regular massage and pregnancy massage?

The mother’s body must be positioned and supported properly during the massage, using pillows and padding to ensure comfort and safety for the mother and baby.

One must be very gentle when massaging a pregnant woman. Certain areas of the body should be avoided. Avoid using deep pressure and percussive strokes.


Here are some of the benefits of pregnancy massage:

• Reduces stress and helps the mother to relax
• Relieves muscle spasms, cramps associated with the stress of extra weight bearing and physical changes that occur during pregnancy
• Increase in blood circulation, which can reduce swelling
• Provides emotional support and physical nurturing
• Helps maximize breathing capacity which is needed during labor and delivery

Please take a look on the following video which explains pregnancy massage and how it differs from regular massage, so you can see what it is like.

Pregnancy Massage Video

Source : AnythingMaternity.Com