Pregnancy Massage and Information
Hi All, its been a while, a lot happening in my life right now, work is very busy. so do apoligise
i am going to look into pregnancy massage, to add to my business, and wondered what everyones veiws were?
are you wondering when the best time to have a massage treatment during pregnancy......
The best time to go is during your second trimester. morning sickness is generally behind you and your energy levels are higher.
The second trimester is also the time when the chances of miscarraige or early labour are less of a worry. Some will suggest you don’t have treatments or join some exercise classes until you’re at least 12 weeks pregnant. You may also find that some places also restrict treatement on women who are more than 32 weeks pregnant.
Make sure you tell the therapist how many weeks pregnant you are when you book your treatment. Check too that they are experienced in looking after pregnant women. and have a registered qualification which you can see.
The second trimester is also the time when the chances of miscarraige or early labour are less of a worry. Some will suggest you don’t have treatments or join some exercise classes until you’re at least 12 weeks pregnant. You may also find that some places also restrict treatement on women who are more than 32 weeks pregnant.
Make sure you tell the therapist how many weeks pregnant you are when you book your treatment. Check too that they are experienced in looking after pregnant women. and have a registered qualification which you can see.
Is there anything i should avoid?
It’s best to stay away from heat treatements when you are pregnant, such as: Raising your body temperature could affect the circulation of blood and nutrients to your baby and cause problems.
Should I book a massage?
- saunas
- steam rooms
- tanning beds
- hot springs
- whirlpools, hot tubs and jacuzzis
Should I book a massage? A massage when you’re pregnant can be a wonderful way to ease an aching back stiff shoulders and sore hips It can also pep up your mood and get those feel-good, pain-relieving endorphins flowing around your body, leaving you relaxed and refreshed.
For the best massage for you, check how much experience your therapist has with pregnant women as stated above. It's likely to mean the therapists have pregnancy massage training and experience. A good massage therapist should also offer suggestions for massage that your birth partner could do for you when your in labour, this is optional, and about how you feel at the time. it helps some women, but not others.
When you go for your massage, tell your therapist if you have any particularly sensitive areas or if you are uncomfortable. There should be extra pillows, wedges and extra padding to help you get comfortable. Your therapist will help you move into different positions, sitting, lying on your side or semi reclining.
Some therapists have a hole cut out of the massage couch for your bump, but some pregnant women can find these make their lower back ache.
If you’ve been sensitive to smells since being pregnant, do ask for scent-free lotions. And if you can’t bear that whale music, ask for something else!
You need to be extra careful if you’re planning an aromatherapy massage with essential oils. Some oils can be harmful during pregnancy. Make sure your aromatherapist is trained in treating mums-to-be, and tell her how many weeks pregnant you are also. this is a subject which i am very passionate about, and will go into more depth and train to do the above courses. its a very stressful time for expectant mothers, and any relief that can be provided to induce comfort and relaxation in my opinion is a big winner. watch this space.....
For the best massage for you, check how much experience your therapist has with pregnant women as stated above. It's likely to mean the therapists have pregnancy massage training and experience. A good massage therapist should also offer suggestions for massage that your birth partner could do for you when your in labour, this is optional, and about how you feel at the time. it helps some women, but not others.
When you go for your massage, tell your therapist if you have any particularly sensitive areas or if you are uncomfortable. There should be extra pillows, wedges and extra padding to help you get comfortable. Your therapist will help you move into different positions, sitting, lying on your side or semi reclining.
Some therapists have a hole cut out of the massage couch for your bump, but some pregnant women can find these make their lower back ache.
If you’ve been sensitive to smells since being pregnant, do ask for scent-free lotions. And if you can’t bear that whale music, ask for something else!
You need to be extra careful if you’re planning an aromatherapy massage with essential oils. Some oils can be harmful during pregnancy. Make sure your aromatherapist is trained in treating mums-to-be, and tell her how many weeks pregnant you are also.
