How to Massage a Pregnant Woman

Every pregnant woman certainly feels the name of aches. So do not be surprised if pregnant women choose to do massage.

WebMd launched, research from the University of Miami School of Medicine, massage during pregnancy is useful to reduce anxiety, prevent foot pain, help sleep better, and reduce levels of stress hormones.

So also explained by, Head of Sales Marketing Gaya Spa, Yuliana, the benefits of pregnancy can indeed relieve aches and can give birth normally.

"The bigger the belly of a pregnant woman, the more sore it will be. Massage is one thing to get rid of aches, "he said when met at Gaya Spa, South Jakarta, some time ago.

Even though there are many benefits from massaging during pregnancy, pregnant women must be more careful too. There are a number of things to consider such as it is recommended to consult with your doctor before deciding to massage.

Although not all doctors recommend massage during pregnancy, according to the American Pregnancy Association, as long as choosing a certified pregnancy massage therapist it will be safe.

Mary Rosser, MD, PhD, an obstetrician from Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, always recommends quality massage therapists to her patients. Most importantly, massage is not done during the first trimester because of a potential miscarriage.

"Many people are uncomfortable in the first trimester, they complain of not feeling well. But the first trimester is very risky because this is the period of the formation of the fetus," Rosser was quoted as saying by Parents.

Yuliana also said, doing massage during pregnancy is quite troublesome. For that, you should choose a special massage for pregnant women with experienced therapists such as the Gaya Spa.

"Usually the style of the position of pregnant women want to be massaged is the sloping position. "In Gaya Spa, not just anyone can massage pregnant women, there must be a therapist who has been trained," he explained.

According to him, pregnant massage can be done when the womb is four months and above. With a long massage of 1.5 hours that can be done one month twice.