Is it possible to massage during pregnancy?
If necessary, the doctor can appoint a pregnant womanwoman massage. It can be done not only by a professional, but also at home, to relax. Basics of massage can master the husband of a pregnant woman, the main thing - during this procedure do not overdo it.
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?
With massage, special attention should be paid to the back andlegs, since they are subjected to a heavy load. The back is overloaded due to the increase in the abdomen and chest. While the woman can lay on a stomach, massage is spent in this pose, and here on late terms to lay down on a stomach it is impossible. In this case, massage is done lying on one side or sitting on a chair. All movements should be light, more stroking than kneading. Leg massaging should be aimed at fighting swelling, but anti-cellulite foot massage should not be done. For a pregnant woman, it will be unprofitable, and meaningless. Fighting cellulite at the peak of hormonal changes will not give results. The maximum duration of a pregnant massage is 30-45 minutes. The abdominal mass is usually done by women to remove fat deposits. Of course, during pregnancy this is contraindicated. But the light stroking of the abdomen will help to overcome attacks of nausea. On the last days of pregnancy, gynecologists sometimes prescribe a perineal massage. It helps to prepare for childbirth, to facilitate their flow and avoid ruptures. If you are not sure whether your loved ones can correctly massage at home, it is better to consult a specialist. Give preference only to those masseurs who have experience working with pregnant women. So you get from massage only use.
