The massage during pregnancy or prenatal massage is a practice that supports the needs of the expectant mother's body during the various stages prior to birth and not only in the presence of joint problems.
Its purpose is to enhance the functions of muscles and joints, improve circulation, tone the body and soothe the mother both physically and mentally.
E 'useful the mother and unborn child.
The physical benefits also include reduction of stress hormones and related to the physical transformation of her body during pregnancy.
It may prevent, among other things, stretch marks caused by the distension of the skin, improving its elasticity through stimulation of blood circulation.
prenatal massage does not differ essentially from the traditional, if not the x position of women to be supine (with raised shoulders) or on a side x does not affect the position of the fetus ex utero a series of focused attention paid to protecting the health of mother and child.
areas that should be more stimulated in prenatal massage are:
. the pelvic region
. the backbone
. back muscles
the abdominal region, in particular, should be only minimally stressed, without any pressure.
Among the benefits it produces prenatal massage are:
. relaxation and decreased insomnia
. relief joints in relation to the weight that must endure during pregnancy
. relief from neck and back tested by the imbalance of the muscles and the relative weakness
. assistance in maintaining the correct posture
. prepare the muscles for use during childbirth
. reduce swelling of the hands and feet
. relieve sciatic nerve pain
. relieve headaches and sinus congestion
contraindications
prenatal massage presents no particular safety problems x women's health, but it is always advisable to consult your doctor before you rely on the practice of a therapist, especially if you doubt his experience. In any case, you should tell your massage therapist of physical problems you are experiencing during pregnancy, before starting the massage.
Massage is generally contraindicated in the following situations:
. leakage of water or blood
. Diabetes
. diseases
. fever
. morning sickness, vomiting or diarrhea
. dizziness
. palpitations
. unusual pain
. High Blood Pressure
. abdominal pain
massage during pregnancy can affect every part of the body but should not insist in the hip bone or the heel, as they are connected to the uterus and their excessive stimulation may cause premature labor.
Other physical situations not seek in any way during the massage are:
. rashes, wounds open or bruises
. inflammation
. varicose veins
. local infection
Some doctors advise against the practice of massage during the first trimester of pregnancy because of severe physical and hormonal changes which is subject to the woman.
Only from the second quarter, in fact, women have become familiar with the pregnancy and can benefit from the stresses of massaggio.Il go massage followed by a reassuring and constant dialogue between the woman and the masseuse.
In the second quarter, the massage can be run once a week for a duration ranging from 10 min. and time, in the third quarter, the rate of treatment may also be doubled.
The use of lotion during the massage is permitted provided they are odorless, while respecting the high olfactory sensitivity of pregnant women.
The place where the massage will be well-ventilated area x the duration of treatment, and is recommended by the accompanying background music, as long as calm and relaxed.
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