As pregnancy is one of the wonderful phases in an expecting mother’s life. It is also a time of great pains and aches. During the period you may experience aches like backaches, headaches, insomnia and water retention and other pregnancy complaints, as pre-natal massage is very beneficial in dealing with these aches.
Pre-natal massage is very advantageous in reducing backaches which is very normal in pregnancy and at the time of breastfeeding as well. This can be reduced by massage to the entire body like necks, around the abdomen, back and legs. During the pregnancy period a lady may also experience lack of blood circulation which can be improved with a normal body massage which helps to encourage the body and help to improve the flow of blood. Leg massage is also very profitable, you can have leg massage with upward from ankle up to the thighs, it is very effective and provides you relief from pain and it also protects you from varicose veins.
It is also shown that a calm stroking of the pregnant abdomen can really very helpful the fetus sleep properly. Thus, before massage, you have consulted with your medical practitioner on the feasibility. There are times when your doctor will suggest that keep away from massages to the lower back and belly.
There are various massage therapists who abstain from the massages at the first trimester. There are some others also who consider that a massage at any time of the pregnancy is beneficial. Ensures that when you go for massage, beware the strokes are gentle particularly on belly.
There are various profits of a massage, as it brings you complete relaxation to the body and also gives relief from spasms and cramps and lower backache, base of the legs, neck and hips as well. Massages also help you to improve the flow of blood circulation and protect you from varicose veins and edema also.
There are some things which you have to keep in mind while massaging such as avoid massage on any open soar, near any open infection or around bloated varicose veins. Also when you passed your 20th week of pregnancy, avoid lying on your back for a massage. Also stay away from massage around the belly at this time.