Pregnancy Massage

 


During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes tremendous changes.  Some of the by-products of these changes result in a number of uncomfortable conditions.  Massage during pregnancy helps relieve many of these complaints through the positive physiological effects of soft tissue manipulation.  There are specific techniques and movements which are designed to help relieve particular conditions, including the following:
   *Low Back Pain
   *Swelling of Hands and Feet
   *Headaches
   *Calf Cramps
   *Insomnia
   *Sciatic Pain
   *Sinus Congestion

Precautions: In most instances, pregnancy massage can be received safely.  At times, there are reasons not to receive massage or precautions that I as your massage therapist should take.  It is recommended that you consult with your primary health care provider prior to receiving pregnancy massage.  The following are circumstances in which many authorities advise that no pregnancy massage should be performed:
   *Less than 13 Weeks Gestation
   *Heavy Vaginal Discharge (watery or bloody)
   *Pre-eclampsia
   *Diabetic
   *High Blood Pressure
   *Contagious illness
   *Morning Sickness
   *Fever
   *Abdominal Pain
   *Vomiting/Diarrhea
   *Any Malignant Condition
   *Unusual Pain