Back massage for pregnant women on early and late stages, video

Back massage for pregnant women helps to transfer various inconveniences that occur in the last trimester. Back pain, chronic fatigue, easily removed with a relaxing massage. Moreover, back massage during pregnancy is beneficial not only for the mother but for the fetus at any stage. Only now regular therapeutic massage and back massage for pregnant different things and approach the woman in the situation should be especially reverent.

Features of the massage in the first trimester

General warning to new moms is not to abuse the massage in the early stages of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that excessive exposure to the so-called "abortion" (the coccyx, sacrum, etc.) can lead to undesirable consequences in the form of disruption of the normal development of the fetus and pregnancy. In the early stages to do a back massage is still possible, but strictly in the form of strokes or light pressure without the intense effects. In General, this technique of massage will have a beneficial impact on the condition of the mother throughout pregnancy. Back massage favors blood circulation in the whole by acting on the body only positively.

Regardless of the term, back massage permitted strictly with utmost ease in the movements, with tenderness and care. Such a process is better to entrust a loved one. Omitting the purely physical properties of the procedures, it is worth noting a beneficial effect on overall emotional and psychological background and status of the pregnant woman.

• See also: sore lower back in the first trimester

For pregnant easy and pleasant massage made by her beloved husband, may be particularly useful. With proper stimulation of certain areas, increases the production of endorphins.

The use of aromatic and massage oils

Pregnant women massage is possible and even recommended, using different essential oils. But be careful, because some types of oils have number of side effects and can cause allergic reactions. It is recommended to choose a neutral oil, without odor and without extra effects. In any case, the abundant applying to skin essential oils, a small amount, apply on a small area of the back. If the skin will react neutral, oil suitable for extensive applications. If the skin begins to redden, from the use of oil should be abandoned.

If you decide to use oil with flavors, you better stay on the choice of lavender or sandalwood. These types of oils are characterized by the ability to relieve swelling of the back, to prevent varicose.

Exposure

The main areas of the back that it is best to massage pregnant women, the following:

• The cervical region of the back;
• Shoulder area;
• Lower back;
• The pelvic region.

• See also: How to do a back massage.

In pregnant women pregnancy accompanied by an obligatory increase in the chest and abdomen. The load on the spine and the back increases the center of gravity is shifting. To resolve muscle tension, suitable point massage technique. Point impact will require some effort, but the movements should be as gentle and easy.

Massage for pregnant women, as any back massage involves effects on the spinal muscles. But in any case not on the spine.

Special attention is recommended for massage of the back to give lumbar and focus on it. This is because a large part of the burden of increased belly and Breasts somehow influencing this area of the female body. With the right approach in performing massage treatments can achieve a complete or partial removal of feelings of stress the pelvic and lumbar regions.

However, to concentrate attention only on the lumbar is not: an intense and prolonged exposure to it can be pleasant turn into unpleasant and to deliver pregnant more discomfort than pleasure and use. Optimal massage will be the combined type, when alternately massaged the shoulders, neck, pelvic, "Boca", the upper area of the buttocks, pelvic area, and around the circle. It is not necessary to follow the indicated order.

Massage technique forpregnant

It will be important to determine the methodologies of massage in General. If a woman in early pregnancy may lie in any position freely, for pregnant of 7 months, the classic pose for a back massage would be difficult.

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The ideal would be the following an embodiment of a massage:

1. After the woman took a comfortable position (lying on stomach or side, depending on the pregnancy), slowly and lightly rubbed her back with a suitable oil or emollient;
2. Once the cream or oil little absorbed, are light stroking of the areas of the shoulders, neck, lower back and rump slightly raised pelvis. Pleasant and useful would be such stroking with fingertips;
3. After back pregnant ready for full massage, you can begin to intense (in moderation) rubbing of the entire spinal region;
4. At the end of the session or a separate procedure nice soft tingle or kneading previously prepared areas of the back.

• See also: Classic back massage.

All you need to remember the tenderness and softness in the movements. Listen to the wishes of mom, she will tell you where she was pleased to feel the massage effect.