Latest research demonstrate that massage for pregnant women (a prenatal massage) is a safe and pleasant therapy, which significantly improves physical and mental conditions of pregnant women. It helps reduce and prevent most frequent pregnancy conditions, prepares the body for increased efforts and overload related to delivery, and promotes fast recovery after childbirth. Systematic massages will remove muscle tension and overload, reducing pain. Therefore, as of the 12th week of gestation, it is worth to start regular massages to help moms-to-be keep fit, chill and unwind. Prenatal massage is performed in a sitting, reclining or recumbent position, with the application of natural oils, by a professional masseur trained in prenatal massages. To qualify, you must be 3- to 9-months pregnant (between 12th and 36th week gestation) and there must not be any pregnancy complications or contraindications to massages. Such contraindications to massages include, amongst other things, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes meticulous in pregnancy, inflammatory conditions, anaemia, or abnormal pregnancy course. Before treatment, your gynaecologist should give his/her consent to prenatal massage.
What are the benefits of Massage for pregnant women?
- effective reduction and prevention of back, muscle, and joint pain,
- increased blood and lymph circulation, prevention of or decreased leg and feet oedema,
- body weight control,
- ideal anti-stretch-mark prophylaxis,
- off-sets suppleness and elasticity loss of the breasts and the skin on your belly,
- guaranteed fast pre-pregnancy body back,
- good physical fitness,
- rest, relaxation and well-being of moms and babies,
- development of body awareness, necessary to actively participate in the childbirth process,
- reduced pain and complications at childbirth.
