During pregnancy, a great miracle occurs within the woman's body. Our body begins to change for the new life that is growing within us. This feeling is totally indescribable for the mother, who sees how her belly grows every day as well as her baby. But not everything is wonderful, our body is also overloaded by the weight and stress that pregnancy entails. Let's see what benefits have massages for pregnant women.
Relaxation during pregnancy
We already talked about it in the article about Mindfulness during pregnancy, the importance of the emotional part during pregnancy that does not always have it. They give us constant medical check-ups to see if everything is going well for the mother and the baby, but they forget something very important: our emotional health.
Pregnancy is a stressful event in a woman's life. As desired as it may be, it involves nerves, uncertainties, doubts, stress ... that join the worries of day to day. This state can affect both physical and emotional. That is why it is very important that we give it the importance it has.
What are the benefits of massages for pregnant women?
Well, in addition to physically, the benefits are also mental. But during pregnancy they cannot give us a massage other than a woman who is not. They are contraindicated during the first trimester the massages in the belly, lumbar and joints. Although it is not much of a problem since the discomfort is usually noticed from the second trimester when the belly is gaining weight. If you can receive massages during the first trimester on shoulders, neck, feet and legs. Also important avoid odorous creams or oils.
Massages for pregnant women help relax, sleep better (many pregnant women cannot sleep well in recent months), to reduce stress and anxiety levels, improves circulation, eliminates toxins, calms pain, minimizes discomfort and helps us feel better.
In what areas can massages be received?
Back massages are the most requested by pregnant women, since it is one of the areas that suffers the most. For these massages, the most comfortable position for the woman is sought. Usually on the back or on the side, or there are also specific stretchers for pregnant women. It is very important to always go to professionals. We cannot leave our health in the hands of just anyone. A bad massage can create a significant injury.
The head massage considerably relieve headaches, by releasing the stress that accumulates in this area. A scalp massage is the most stressful and satisfying. Even your partner can give you one.
The cervical and lumbar they suffer a lot during pregnancy. The specialist will know how to alleviate this burden and will make you feel better.
In the abdomen You can do some gentle massages yourself, taking advantage of moments like when you apply the anti-stretch mark cream. Like you are giving the baby a caress.
During pregnancy feet swell from fluid retention and a foot massage helps the swelling go down. Put your ankles up and have the person make very gentle circular movements for you. In the legs it is also very beneficial and pleasant, since they are overloaded by the weight.
Where can they be done?
Always look for a professional. There are spas with specific treatments for pregnant women as well as physiotherapists. Consult with your gynecologist if it is convenient to have a massage. Thus, depending on your case, they will know how to determine if it can or not, or which is the best according to your personal circumstances.
Es better wait for the second trimester of pregnancy to avoid the risks of this quarter. You deserve to be looked after and taken care of during the sweet wait.
Because remember… it is normal to feel stressed and uncomfortable during pregnancy. The best thing is to put yourself in the hands of professionals so that you feel much better.