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How to Massage a Pregnant Woman for Best Results
Massaging a pregnant woman is a sensitive issue and should be carried out cautiously. The following is a guide on how to effectively massage a pregnant woman during the second and third trimester:

• When the pregnant mother gets to the spa, you will give a little time to relax and regain her breath before you direct her to the massage room.
• After relaxation, you will leave the room for her to remove her clothes up to the level she is comfortable in and put on a gown you will provide.
• Mix 4 oz of the massage oils with warm water and place it on a firm surface. An expectant mother’s skin is quite sensitive and if the essential oils are used in undiluted form, they might harm the unborn baby growing in her womb.
• After making sure that the pregnant woman is comfortable, you will begin massaging her body in soft strokes starting from the upper part of the body going down. You should have communicated before the massage started so that she can give you directions on the areas she wants to be massaged so that she will be at ease during the massage session.
• Performing circular patterns on the woman’s joints and the belly will make her feel relaxed and also help in getting rid of the tension that has build up in the muscles.
• Because you are not using force during the massage, you should allow the oil to last for a period of five minutes before she can go to wash off the excess oil. This will give the oil more time to continue working on the skin.
• You will then help her off the massage table and ensure you have wiped off the excess oil so that it will not make her slide and fall which could harm her and her unborn child as well. Leave the room to give her time to get back into her clothes.

Do not use lotions or creams immediately after a massage with essential oils so that it will continue working on the skin for longer. In the end, your client’s skin will be glowing and full of renewed energy that will help her carry on with the pregnancy with ease. The maximum number of times you can massage her is twice per week and remember to use dilute essential oils, not concentrate.
 
 Therapeutix Wellness Center trains all its licensed massage therapist's on pregnancy massage
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