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Pregnancy comes with aches, cramps, swollen feet and what not, leaving you and your body sore. Add to this the insomnia, anxiety and frequent morning sickness and you find yourself rolling from one discomfort to another. If you want relief, a gentle massage will be the perfect thing to soothe your body and help you calm and relax. Prenatal massages can be easily availed but are often expensive. However, you can still indulge in this relaxation technique by looping-in your spouse – yes, your partner can also give you a massage during pregnancy. A massage by your partner will not only ease the pregnancy sores, but also give you a nice couple-time to unwind and relax.
Because pregnancy makes it difficult to lie either on the back or on the stomach, most women take prenatal massages either lying sideways or in a kneeling position. Pillows can be placed at places where support is required. At home, a pregnant woman can kneel by the bed with pillows under the knees to keep the belly pressure free. The shoulders should be supported by the bed. However, always let the pregnant woman determine her level of comfort and unless she is not feeling comfortable enough, prenatal massages at home should not be done.
Massaging his pregnant wife is the sweetest thing a man can do, and this will not only help the woman relax and calm, but will also assure her of his love and care. Plus, it will also strengthen your relationship. However, prenatal massages are slightly different than the sensual massages couples indulge in. Feedback is extremely important and so is altering the massage pressure and the pattern. Below we have listed the common sore areas that particularly get stressed during pregnancy:
The therapeutic benefits of massages include relief from stress and possible relaxation. Though studies on the subject haven’t been conducted, yet massages can simply improve the blood circulation and relax the muscles making one feel calm.
In many cultures, it is traditional for a woman to receive a daily full body massage, including deep massage of the abdomen, to help her body return to normal after birth. Deep abdominal massage should be avoided for at least a month after having a cesarean.
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