Pregnancy massage

Is it possible to get a massage during pregnancy?

Even during the pregnancy massage is possible, although there are a few extra rules.
During the first 12 weeks it’s recommended not to get the massage.
In this period the conception is just started and the embryo still very little.
After the period of 12 weeks, the child is developed enough to get massaged with his/her mother.
And even the child is enjoying the massage!

I’ve seen quite some articles about disadvantages for massage during the pregnancy,
but this is unjust.
Massage during the pregnancy is very healthy and a true joy for mother and child.
There are certain reflex zones that may not be treated or very lightly, a certified massage-
or reflextherapist can tell you all about this.

The pregnancy massage is for a large part foot reflexology, since one can sit easy
and comfortable on the massage table during the massage.
Most of the time, also the sacral and lumbar back, muscles of the abdomen (very lightly,
but with good effect) and ligaments are treated, since the tension in these ligaments and muscles
is increasing during the pregnancy, which can even lead to problems with the shoulders.

Furthermore, a lot of women have problems with their lymph system and keep liquids in parts of
their body (i.e. their ankles), which can be stimulated with fine lymph techniques and increases
the circulation of lymph fluids.
This all together makes the time during the pregnancy a pleasant time where both mother and child
(and even the father!) can enjoy this period.

Mostly, the time of pregnancy is one of joy and pleasure, but this isn’t true for everyone.
Some women have problems with the stability of their pelvis in combination with pressure
on the ligaments and muscles of the pelvis and big changes in the hormonal system.
These hormonal changes are necessary to make the ligaments soften, as a preparation
of the confinement.
Of course this is a good and necessary task, since the child can be born “easy” and “supple”.
But, when the ligaments are too loose (and get week), there is not enough solidity for the pelvis.
This will result in a movement of the bones at the bottom of the pelvis, which means: pelvis instability.
Massage will not only take care of the muscles, which will be strengthened, but it also has
a large effect on the hormonal balance, which minimizes the chance of pelvis problems.

You can choose between a massage treatment in the practice in Amsterdam, or you can
get the massage at home (or hotel) in the region Amsterdam, Haarlem (Netherlands).
The massage is complemented with fine ethereal oil (aromatherapy),
which can help with the regulation of the hormonal system.

A warning is needed here!
DON’T use aromatherapy on own initiative during the pregnancy, especially not
when the oil is used on the skin.
There are a couple of ethereal oils that can lead towards pregnancy poisoning or even
rejection of the unborn child. One has to have a good knowledge of aromatherapy to use
them in a safe and meaningful way.

Ask your local aroma or massage therapist,
he or she should give you clearity about the do’s and don’ts.

There are a couple of complaints which are typical for women and has to do about hormonal balance,
like PND (postnatal depressions) and PMS (premenstrual syndrome ),
which are talked over on the next pages.

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