Winter Park, FL – Benefits of Prenatal Massage | Fertility Clinic News

Massages have been used throughout the history of mankind to help ease common aches and pains that we all endure. This can be traced back to 15,000 BC. Even though massages are generally seen as a way to decrease stress and promote relaxation, a specialized type of massage has been used for soon to be mothers all across the globe: Prenatal Massage.

Prenatal massage is very different from your everyday massage. While during a regular massage the client would traditionally lay flat on their back or stomach, during the prenatal massage it is customary for the massage client to lay on their side or to be slightly reclined. This insures not only comfort for a carrying woman, but safety for her developing baby.

If you are interested in receiving prenatal massage therapy, there are several benefits you should know about.

• Headaches can be relieved by kneading which is focused on the head, neck, and shoulders. Regular sessions of professional prenatal massage can reduce the chances of migraines or anxiety complications as well
• Muscle tension created by carrying the greater weight of a child can be relieved with the aid of encouraging blood movement to the afflicted areas. In this sense, massages can help move more oxygen-rich blood throughout the body which can help break up and expel toxins out of the body
• Constant tiredness, backaches, inflammation and muscle spasms can all be relieved via therapeutic prenatal massage therapy
• A combination of these benefits has also been shown in many mothers-to-be to help increase the length and quality of sleep

One of the most important things to keep in mind if you are interested in prenatal massage therapy is safety. Prenatal massage should only be performed by a licensed expert like a Massage Therapist. These licenses not only protect you but your baby, in this sensitive time.

Pursuing prenatal massage therapy is a great way to stay calm, cool and collected, and take care of yourself during pregnancy, as long as you are well informed and well taken care of by a professional.

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