You are familiar with massage therapy but now you're pregnant. What can you expect from a pregnancy massage? How long is the appointment? Is it safe? These are all great questions. Let's explore just a few.
How will I be laying on the table?
During the first months of your pregnancy, no major changes will be made to the massage table or your positioning. However, as your body begins to grow and change, you will no longer be able to lay on your stomach. For this reason, additional bolstering (pillows) are used to create a position of comfort on either of your sides. In addition to pillows, blankets, and heat packs may also be used to create the most structurally sound positioning of your body.
Are there places that shouldn't be massaged?
Yes. According to the Acupressure technique, there are certain areas of the body that are associated with the uterus. These points are on the wrists, ankles and lower back. As a general precaution, no agressive work is ever done on these areas during a pregnancy massage.
How often should I receive massage during my pregnancy?
This is between you and your health care team. In general, women typically receive therapy anywhere between 1-3 times per month depending on which stage of pregnancy they are in, and which symptoms they are experiencing. There are numerous symptoms associated with pregnancy and massage can help to alleviate most of them. Some common symptoms are: sciatica, low back pain, swelling, and depression.
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