Massages during pregnancy good or bad for you?

We say GOOD!

Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension. Pregnant women have often received ambivalent responses from the health community regarding the safety and purpose of massage during pregnancy. Modern investigation and research is proving that prenatal massage therapy can be a very instrumental ingredient in women’s prenatal care.Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health. Some studies have said that massages during pregnancy can help with birthing as well. Massage therapy addresses different needs through varying techniques, one of which is called Swedish Massage, which aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body. Swedish Massage is the recommended prenatal massage method during pregnancy because it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy.

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Information provided by: http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/prenatalmassage.html

The benefits of touch

Touch is powerful. It can help relieve stress, and lead to lower health risk complications. The Swedish massage is the most popular massage form it uses firm but gentle pressure to promote relaxation and ease muscle tension. Very similar, deep tissue massages use many of the same techniques as Swedish massage but focuses on bringing the body into alignment by massaging deep layers of connective tissue and muscle. All forms of massage calm the nervous system, reduce tension and anxiety, and promote a sense of relaxation and well-being. Remember everyone need a little break from life so breathe…… and relax.