Pregnant mother, how much massage can you do?
Various aches and pains and pregnant mothers are the same thing. Because the body has changed Having to carry the weight of my stomach You must stand with your back arched in order to maintain balance. As a result, mothers experience muscle pain in the back and cause legs, knee joints, and ankles to bear more weight, leg pain, and calf pain, especially for pregnant mothers who have to stand for long periods of time. In addition, if the mother already has aches and pains from joint and muscle disease. During pregnancy, symptoms can be more severe. That's why mothers want massages.
Massage for pregnant women has both benefits and disadvantages at the same time.
Because there is information from a number of studies that indicate the benefits of massage for pregnant mothers, that is, massage reduces aches and pains, reduces swelling, cramps, headaches, and relieves stress. Makes you sleep better, fall asleep easier, and feel better.
But massage for pregnant mothers There are many dangers and contraindications as well. Because massage is one of the causes that cause pregnant mothers to become seriously ill and even die. An example from the news of a pregnant mother in Chiang Mai who went for a foot massage and both mother and child died.
Therefore, body massage for pregnant mothers It must not be a general Thai massage. It should be a relaxing massage. And there have been various changes such as
It must be a specific massage for pregnant mothers. By trained experts and understand the safety of mothers
There must be an adjustment from general massage. including changing the use of various equipment from adjusting the bed, mattress, pillows used, weight bearing, including various massage techniques.
Do not massage and press so hard that mother feels pain. or muscle inflammation You must massage as gently as possible.
It should only be massaged in specific areas, such as arm massage, shoulder massage, shoulder massage, or back massage in certain areas only. In order not to cause harm to health
Pregnant mothers should be allowed to sleep on their side.
There should be an appropriate massage duration. Do not let your mother sit or lie down for too long.
Because massaging, bending the body, bending the arms, bending the legs requires changing positions. Stretch and contract the abdominal muscles and other parts. It will cause harm to the mother and the baby in the womb. Because it will stimulate various symptoms. Can be undesirable Both symptoms of miscarriage premature birth muscle pain Stimulate uterine contractions and affects blood circulation in the body as well.
Don't massage your stomach.
Due to the pregnancy of a mother who has a baby in her womb It is an important focal point for your child's growth. Therefore, massage the stomach area. It will cause stimulation and affect the baby in the womb and the health of the pregnant mother. to the point of risking both their lives
Don't massage your feet, especially the soles of your feet.
Because the area of the feet and soles It is an important nerve center for almost all nerves in the body. Including the uterus. Therefore, if your mother goes for a foot massage It will affect the stomach and uterus. Stimulate uterine contractions Risk of miscarriage premature birth and other complications can occur, so you should avoid and refrain from massaging your feet. But if the mother's feet are very tired You may use a method of soaking your feet in warm water. Or lie down with your feet slightly raised. To allow blood to flow and flow back better.
No leg massage or calf massage.
During the mother's pregnancy, the uterus will enlarge. Until it presses on the blood vessels in the stomach that continues to the calves and legs, causing the mother to have blood remaining in various parts Until circulation is not convenient or there may be a blood clot in the blood vessel. If the mother massages the calves or legs, it can cause blood clots to break off and clog important organs, causing harm.
Many mothers have problems with varicose veins in their calves. If you go for a massage, put more weight on your calves and legs. It can also cause clotted blood clots to break off and clog blood vessels in the body. Therefore, if a massage therapist has knowledge and training in massaging pregnant mothers. Often avoid or refrain from massaging the feet, ankles, wrists, and calves because besides the risk of blood clots, it may also stimulate contractions of the uterus and muscles in the pelvic floor.
We have specially designed treatments for mothers to be. Please allow Pearl Wellness concierge to guide you in selecting suitable treatments during this special time.
Our gentle Pregnancy Massage is tailored for expectant mothers, providing stress reduction, muscle relaxation, improved blood flow, mood enhancement, and better sleep. It is considered safe after the first trimester.
Duration: 60 or 90 minutes
Price: $105, $135
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