Prenatal massage therapy helps significantly in lowering the stress levels of expecting mothers and also gives relief from the aches and pains caused due to the physical, emotional and hormonal changes during pregnancy. It varies at different stages of pregnancy and also depending upon the medical condition of the patient. While in the earlier stage of pregnancy the massage is quite similar to the Swedish massage, except that the sensitive areas are avoided and swelling and other risk symptoms are monitored, at the later stage the therapist ensures the right positioning on the patient without risking the life of the expecting mother or child.
Benefits of Essential Oil Massage during Pregnancy:
Aromatherapy during pregnancy or prenatal massage with essential oil is a common practice these days. But before indulging into it you must ensure which oil is essential and best for your pre natal massage. Usually the massage therapists are well aware of the benefits and risks associated with different essential oils but you must make sure that you use organic oil, specially made from plants with mild fragrance, as it reduces the risk of absorbing toxins from the non-organic or artificial oils which may harm your baby too. The benefits of using essential oils for prenatal massage are:
The prenatal massage also helps in soothing the physical discomfort caused due to the increase in weight and dropping of the pelvis. It is not the regular massage that you may take but is specially designed and fostered after carefully calculating the risks associated with it. Therefore it is important to get it done by a trained massage therapist with the complete knowledge, skill and experience in aromatherapy specially designed for pregnant women.
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