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During the middle and late stages of pregnancy, pregnant mothers often experience large and small physical and mental health problems. For the fatigue, soreness, poor sleep quality, etc. of pregnant women, massage can achieve a good effect of relieving physical fatigue, enhancing the immunity of pregnant women and regulating physiological hormones.
During pregnancy, most pregnant women will experience problems such as emotions, stress, fatigue, tight shoulders and necks, numbness in limbs, physical and mental discomfort, etc. These conditions are not diseases, so there is no special treatment for these symptoms. Can you survive the uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy?
During pregnancy, you will experience both physical and psychological changes. For example, hormonal changes may cause problems such as poor skin and depression; and because the fetus continues to grow, the body will also have various changes and discomfort symptoms, which will affect the mother's health. Health and Emotions.
Timely and moderate body massage during pregnancy can not only improve blood circulation, lymphatic circulation, adjust the immune system, improve resistance, but also relieve various discomforts during pregnancy, such as morning sickness, cramps, edema and other problems, but also improve sleep quality and mental health. Reduce the release of stress hormones, eliminate tension, reduce stress, relieve nerve and muscle tension, help relieve the body pain of pregnant women, achieve physical and mental relaxation, and also facilitate fetal growth and smooth delivery.
Touching is inherently beneficial to the human body, releasing healthy hormones. Through scientific research and publications in international authoritative journals, the Body Touch Research Center of Miami Medical College has continuously put forward the proof that massage can significantly improve and help various physical and mental symptoms of pregnant women, so that pregnant women can use the help of massage therapists. , reduce physical and mental stress during pregnancy.
Maternity massage is different from general massage
Consideration of risk is the reason why massage for pregnant women has not been accepted by most pregnant women at present. This is mainly because most people confuse pregnancy massage with general massage. In fact, the techniques and strength of massage for pregnant women are different from general massage. The overall technique of massage for pregnant women is mainly gentle, mainly to relax the muscles of pregnant women, and to stimulate the body's lymph and subcutaneous layers, so as to achieve the purpose of physical and mental relief for pregnant women, and There is no danger; as for the abdominal position that most pregnant women are most worried about, they can also massage gently, but if the pregnant woman is very worried, she can skip the massage, so the abdomen is not the part that must be massaged.
Pregnancy massage is not dangerous if it is done properly, such as good pressure and correct selection of massage parts, etc., but do not press blindly with force to avoid danger; and if pregnant mothers feel discomfort and want to use massage to help relieve , massage should be performed under the guidance of a professional physician to ensure the safety of pregnant women and fetuses.
What should I pay attention to when doing massage in the third trimester of pregnancy?
Different physical conditions will appear in each stage of pregnancy after junior high school, so you should ask experts for advice on how to massage. In conclusion, whenever a pregnant woman feels discomfort or abnormality during the massage, she should stop the massage and recommend bed rest.
early pregnancy
During the first 3 months of pregnancy, pregnant mothers are advised not to massage, because the embryonic development has not yet stabilized at this time, and massage may increase the risk of miscarriage. In addition, because the embryo implantation is still in an unstable state in the early stage of pregnancy, some essential oils such as wormwood, rose, sage, lavender and other essential oils contain plant hormones, menstrual blood circulation and smooth muscle contraction. Embryos during differentiation, as well as triggering uterine contractions, should be avoided. Light-smelling (such as coconut oil) or unscented massage oils can be used.
If pregnant women experience severe morning sickness, indigestion, fatigue, lethargy and other problems in the early stage of pregnancy, in addition to seeking obstetrics and gynecology physicians, they can consult experts such as traditional Chinese medicine practitioners who are familiar with gynecological acupoint massage to give appropriate massage guidance; for example, morning sickness, Gently stimulate and massage the Neiguan point (the point is located in the two tendons on the inner side of the forearm and two inches above the wrist).
The middle and later stages of pregnancy are in a relatively stable state, and moderate massage can help pregnant women achieve the purpose of physical and mental health. Pregnant women in the second trimester often have circulatory problems, back pain, and poor mood. At this time, it is suitable for a gentle massage of the whole body to relieve these symptoms.
Due to the change in the center of gravity in the middle and late pregnancy, symptoms such as back pain and leg cramps are gradually obvious. Simple massage can relieve muscle tension and reduce soreness; while massaging the abdomen with appropriate techniques and strength can prevent and reduce stretch marks, and can also reduce stretch marks. Through the stimulation of the skin touch, it promotes the development of fetal brain cells, and after 12 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant mothers should not lie down and massage, so as not to press on the stomach.
late pregnancy
In the later stages of pregnancy, the pressure on the abdominal cavity of pregnant women is increasing, and there will be problems such as edema. At this time, you can do gentle and careful massage on the abdomen, feet and other parts. The massage in the late stage of pregnancy mainly focuses on the lower limbs and back. At this time, pregnant women should lie on their side, and put many pillows on the back and lower limbs for support. In order to avoid the discomfort of pregnant mothers lying on their side for too long.
Which pregnant women are not suitable for massage?
Although pregnant women massage has its benefits, it is not suitable for pregnant women with the following conditions:
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Pregnant women with habitual miscarriage or experience of miscarriage.
2. Pregnant women who have had preterm birth experience: such as long-term excessive pressure, acquired cervix or vaginal infection causing early water rupture, causing placental abruption and stimulating uterine contractions, multiple births causing uterine hyperstretch, polyhydramnios, uterus or placenta Abnormal, periodontal disease, unexplained premature birth.
3. Pregnant women with abnormal bleeding: Pregnant women with a history of progesterone deficiency are more likely to have threatened miscarriage and vaginal bleeding.
4. Pregnant women with placenta previa: the cause of its occurrence is unknown, but known and smoking, abnormal uterus, delayed ovulation, abnormal fetal position, multiple pregnancies, previous abortion, history of caesarean section, previous uterine surgery , Pregnant women of advanced age and pre-fetuses with placenta previa, etc.
5. Pregnant women with pregnancy toxemia or epilepsy.
6. Pregnant women with severe pregnancy depression.
7. Pregnant women with skin trauma or fractures.
8. Avoid doing ankle massage for pregnant women.
9. It is forbidden to use irritating massage oil for pregnant women massage. (eg rose oil. sage. rosemary. lavender)
10. Avoid using heavy massage for pregnant women.
11. Pregnant women massage prohibit prone position. (requires side lying position)
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2. Avoid massage within 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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