Uncover the benefits of prenatal massage therapy

Normally considered safe after the first trimester, prenatal massage therapy provides wonderful benefits, as long as your practitioner approves based on your personal situation.  The only warning is to avoid any type of massage during the first three months of pregnancy.  To explain, it may trigger dizziness and increase morning sickness – that’s it.

As you know, or as you’ll see, the extra weight gained and changes in posture from your pregnancy cause new and unique aches and pains. As such, prenatal massage therapy was developed to combat those problems in a healthy and relaxing way. Therefore, read on to learn more about prenatal massage therapy.

You may have heard some myths about prenatal massage therapy that might cause some fear. But despite those myths, massages will not accidentally disrupt your pregnancy.  The scientific evidence shows that there are no specific types of massage that can have any effect on your pregnancy.

Prenatal massage therapy is adapted to your specific anatomical changes that you experience throughout your pregnancy.  In a traditional massage, you spend about half the time lying face-down on your stomach.  Of course, this is not possible when you’re pregnant. 

When pregnant, you’ll spend nearly half the time facing upwards.  This is a position that puts pressure on a major blood vessel that can disrupt blood flow to your baby and leave you feeling nauseous.  When you receive prenatal massage from a massage therapist, you’ll be in great hands.

The recommended massage method during pregnancy is Swedish massage since it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts.

Prenatal massage helps reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health, according to research. Prenatal massage therapy addresses different issues through the varying techniques used in Swedish massage.

There’s a distinction to be made between therapeutic prenatal massage and perineal massage, the latter referring to the practice of manually stretching the tissues surrounding the birth canal to help reduce the risk of episiotomy or trauma associated with childbirth.

The most important factor to consider when finding a massage therapist is their skill level and experience.  As such, check their credentials and read their reviews.  Then, start small.  Schedule a basic massage to experience their work and their personality for yourself.

During your massage visit, be sure to have a discussion about your best options going forward.

If you’re craving some extra time with your partner or friend, Couples Massage is the perfect solution for you massage therapy. So again, schedule a Couples Massage today. You and your partner will be glad you did.

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