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Best Position When Massaging a Pregnant Woman
Massage during pregnancy is safe as long as it is carried out by a professional who knows where to massage and where to avoid. Just like everyone else, a pregnant woman needs to get rid of muscle tensions and to get over some of the pains in her body.
The question with the majority of the pregnant women is, ‘what position will I be in for the massage to be carried out successfully?’ Here are the answers:

• Lying face down: A pregnant woman who is in her first trimester can get on with the massage with her face down and not cause any harm or feel any discomfort on her part.

You should look for a professional therapist who is trained to conduct a pregnancy massage as any wrong move could have devastating effects on you and the unborn child.
A pregnant woman should, however, change her position from the second trimester as the face-down position will be no longer safe.
Lying face down in the second and third trimester may result in:

• Straining and excessive pressure on the ligaments
• Increased lumber lordosis where the woman will be unable to stand or walk in the right posture.
• Increased joint laxity as a result of the relaxing hormone.
• Increased intrauterine pressure
• Discomfort in the breasts as they are very sensitive.
• Sinus congestion

The best lying position when massaging a pregnant woman is side laying which has the following benefits:

• It is very comfortable.
• It will reduce the pressure exerted on the lower vena cava.
• The massage therapist will be able to reach all parts of the body.
• The lower back will not suffer from too much strain

The essence of a pregnancy massage is to make the mother relax and to ease pregnancy-related pressure on the body. You should, therefore, ensure that the pregnant woman will not develop more complications from the massage. If this is done, you will have a long-lasting relationship with the woman that will last even after the pregnancy.
 
 Come talk to one of our pregnancy massage specialists. 


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