Can I have massage during early pregnancy?

The process of pregnancy is a very difficult process. In addition to the loss of appetite at the beginning, the belly becomes bigger and bigger, the movements become more and more irregular, and the waist will continue to feel sore. Many expectant mothers who are tired and sore wonder if they can have a massage to feel better. So, can massage be performed in early pregnancy?

What massage can you do during early pregnancy?

You cannot have professional massage during pregnancy because improper acupoint massage may cause miscarriage or premature birth. During pregnancy, pregnant mothers often feel soreness in the waist, shoulders, neck and other parts of the body. They can ask their relatives to gently rub and beat their shoulders at home. When lying down to rest, they can let the pregnant woman sleep on her left side and slowly massage her waist and legs in a gentle posture. This not only has the effect of massage, but also makes pregnant mothers feel very comfortable and helps sleep, so there is no need to go to the Chinese massage place for massage.

Pregnancy can be moderately massaged, the effect of massage can promote local blood circulation, relieve body fatigue and pain symptoms. For example, neck and shoulder pain can be treated with vigorous massage to effectively improve the pain caused by periarthritis of the shoulder. Especially in the second half of pregnancy, pregnancy edema causes poor blood circulation in the inferior vena cava, resulting in swelling of the legs and feet. At this time, appropriate massage can alleviate the symptoms. However, it should be noted that the waist, abdomen and soles should not be massaged to avoid inducing uterine contraction reaction and increasing the risk of miscarriage.

Things to pay attention to in early pregnancy: 1. Get enough rest and avoid strenuous activities, especially squatting and jumping. It is strictly forbidden for couples to have sexual intercourse to prevent miscarriage. Second, eliminate radiation sources in the natural environment and environmental pollution. Take folic acid again during the first three months of pregnancy to prevent fetal malformations. Third, pay attention to nutritional balance, eat more high-quality protein ingredients and fresh fruits and vegetables. Supplement a variety of nutrients and nutritional elements. Fourth, vaginal cleaning and tub bathing are strictly prohibited. 5. An NT test should be done between 11 weeks and four days and 14 weeks in the early stages of pregnancy.