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Is it possible to massage during early pregnancy
Pregnant women complain of pain and fatigue in the back, swelling of the legs. Massage helps to solve these problems. However, not all women know whether massage is permissible during pregnancy. This procedure during pregnancy has its own characteristics.
Is massage possible during pregnancy?
If necessary, the doctor may prescribe a massage for the pregnant woman. It can be done not only by a professional, but also at home to relax. The basics of massage can be mastered by the husband of a pregnant woman, the main thing is not to overdo it during this procedure.
Pregnancy massage relieves stress
During massage, do not press on the following points:
- sacrum;
- Achilles tendons
- kopchik;
- heels;
- the bases of the thumbs on the hands.
These are the so-called abortion zones. If you press them incorrectly, you can not only disrupt the course of pregnancy, but also bring you to a miscarriage, so it is better to bypass these points.
Massage is undesirable during early pregnancy. And after the end of the first trimester of a pregnant woman, you can and even need to knead the neck, spine along the entire length, lower back, hips, legs, feet. Light massage of these areas will be useful for both mom and baby.
How to massage during pregnancy?
When massaging, special attention should be paid to the back and legs, as they are subject to great stress. The back is overwhelmed by the enlargement of the abdomen and chest. While a woman can lie on her stomach, the massage is carried out in this position, but in the later stages it is impossible to lie down on her stomach. In this case, massage is done while lying on your side or sitting on a chair. All movements should be light, stroking more than kneading.
Foot massage should be aimed at combating puffiness, but anti-cellulite foot massage should not be done. For a pregnant woman, it will be unhelpful, and meaningless. Fighting cellulite at the peak of hormonal changes will not give results.
The maximum duration of a massage for a pregnant woman is 30-45 minutes
Belly massage is usually done for women to remove body fat. Of course, this is contraindicated during pregnancy. But light stroking of the abdomen will help overcome bouts of nausea. In the last stages of pregnancy, gynecologists sometimes prescribe a perineal massage. It helps prepare for childbirth, ease its course, and avoid rupture.
If you are not sure whether your loved ones will be able to properly massage at home, it is better to consult a specialist. Give preference only to those masseurs who have experience working with pregnant women. This way you will only benefit from the massage.