Is it possible to massage during pregnancy?
If necessary, the doctor may prescribemassage for a pregnant woman. It can be done not only by a professional, but also at home to relax. The basics of massage can be mastered by the husband of a pregnant woman, the main thing is not to overdo it during this procedure.
Massage during pregnancy relieves stress. Photo: GettyWe can not press on the following points during massage:
- sacrum;
- Achilles tendons;
- coccyx;
- heels;
- the base of the thumbs on the hands.
These are the so-called aborting zones. If you incorrectly press them, you can not only disrupt the course of pregnancy, but also bring it to a miscarriage, so it's better to avoid these points. Unacceptable massage during pregnancy in the early stages. And after the end of the first trimester of a pregnant woman, you can and even need to knead your neck, spine along the entire length, waist, hips, legs, feet. Easy massage of these zones will be useful for both mother and baby.
How to do massage during pregnancy?
When massaging, special attention should be paid to the back.and legs, as they are subject to heavy loads. The back is overloaded due to the increase in the abdomen and chest. While the woman can lie on her stomach, the massage is performed in this position, but in the later stages, it is forbidden to lie on the stomach. In this case, the massage is done lying on the side or sitting on a chair. All movements should be light, more stroking than kneading. Leg massage should be aimed at combating swelling, but anti-cellulite leg massage should not be done. It will be useless for a pregnant woman, and pointless. The fight against cellulite at the peak of hormonal changes will not give results. The maximum duration of a massage for a pregnant woman is 30-45 minutes. Abdominal massage is usually done to women to remove fat deposits. Of course, this is contraindicated during pregnancy. But light stroking of the abdomen will help to overcome bouts of nausea. In the last stages of pregnancy, gynecologists sometimes prescribe a perineal massage. It helps to prepare for childbirth, ease its course and avoid ruptures. If you are not sure whether your loved ones can do a massage at home correctly, it is better to contact a specialist. Give preference only to those massage therapists who have experience working with pregnant women. This way you will get only benefits from the massage.
