Can I do the massage pregnant?
At once it is necessary to note that the first trimester of pregnancy is especially dangerous for your baby, because sometimes spontaneous abortion occurs during this period, therefore during this period it is necessary to avoid any physical and psychological loads. And since the second trimester, after consulting with your gynecologist, you can safely go to the masseur. If the tummy has not yet appeared, then be sure, before starting the session, tell that your condition is special, and you need a special approach. After all, massage for a pregnant woman is very different from usual. First, the zones that can be subjected to massage are much smaller. Secondly, the specifics of the movements are slightly different. The procedure is performed by light and air movements on the zones of the shoulder girdle, neck, hands and feet. Massage of the neck-collar zone will perfectly relieve the stress that the pregnant woman has recently experienced in connection with the increase in the volume of the chest and abdomen, and the arms and legs will improve blood circulation throughout the body.
Also, you probably know that during pregnancy the hormonal background of a woman changes and she often feels anxiety and emotional discomfort. The massage is able to restore spiritual comfort and adjust to the right way, as well as improve overall health, relieve stress and become tired.
Massage courses should begin to attend from the second trimester and if the physical condition allows to the very birth with a frequency of 1-2 times a week for 30-40 minutes.
Can I make a foot massage pregnant?
The answer is unequivocal - yes! After all, there are many biological points in it, affecting which it is possible to improve blood circulation and the work of all organs and systems. Also, during pregnancy, tremendous workload and pressure on your legs are caused, as a result of foot swelling, seizures and swelling.
It will be very touching and cute, if the daddy of the future baby will massage the legs. It is ideal to do it before going to bed, because after affectionate, skillful movements will tend to sleep. To conduct massage it is necessary on all sites which feel special pressure. During use, you should use a foot cream that does not cause irritation. You need to start with stroking movements, then go to rubbing to improve blood circulation. To do this, the thumb of one hand should massage the foot, and the thumb of the other - fingers. The procedure lasts 10-15 minutes.
However, it is worth noting that, with some indications, it is still necessary to avoid massage during pregnancy:
- in ARI
- skin diseases
- blood diseases
- with varicose veins
- at any purulent processes in the body
- in the disorder of intestinal functions
- in heart diseases
- with acute toxicosis
- in diseases or inflammation of the abdominal cavity
- at high water levels
- when threatened with abortion
Summarizing all of the above, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that massage for a pregnant and future baby has only a positive impact. Do not deny yourself a positive emotion. Let the time of bearing your baby become for you not forgotten and easy!