Can I have massage while pregnant? Pay attention to these matters!

Many people have the habit of massage. The functions of massage are very powerful. For example, massage can assist in the treatment of diseases, prevent the occurrence of diseases, help people lose weight, improve people's mood, etc. You can massage yourself or let others massage you, but there are some precautions for massage. Can women have massage during pregnancy?

First, can pregnant women massage their whole body?

It is okay for pregnant women to massage their whole body.

During pregnancy, massage can relieve some of the body aches that occur during pregnancy. Targeted exercises for the expectant mother's shoulders, neck, back, waist, legs, buttocks, and wrists can relieve muscle tension, cramps, and numbness in these areas, making the expectant mother feel happy and comfortable, enhance the body's immune system, prevent colds, and better relieve edema, cramps, and constipation during pregnancy. For babies, abdominal massage by mothers is also a form of prenatal education. The baby can feel external stimuli, enhance the baby's sensitivity and perception to the outside world, and make the baby more active. The mother's comfortable state can also allow the baby to grow healthily and establish a good gestational environment for the baby.

Second, can pregnant women massage the cervical spine?

Pregnant women can massage their cervical vertebrae. Many pregnant mothers are prone to cervical spondylosis due to lying down for a long time during pregnancy. Once cervical spondylosis occurs, sometimes the pain is unbearable and it is difficult to sit or stand. In severe cases, symptoms such as dizziness and vomiting may also occur. Over time, it will become a serious health hazard for expectant mothers. However, proper massage can relieve cervical pain, but the intensity of the massage should not be too great. You can massage gently and avoid stimulating the acupoints to avoid affecting the baby in the belly.

Pregnant mothers should also pay attention to preventing the occurrence of cervical spondylosis. Do not lie on your side on the sofa to watch TV or curl up in bed to play with your mobile phone. When sleeping, pay attention to the height of the pillow. When lying on your back, the height of the pillow should be equal to the height of a standing fist. You should strengthen exercise and do some exercises during pregnancy. This can avoid excessive fatigue of the neck and shoulder muscles, which will eventually affect the cervical spine and cause cervical spondylosis.

Third, precautions for pregnant women to massage the whole body

1. The human body has different tolerance to pain, and men have stronger hands. Therefore, when the expectant father massages the expectant mother, the technique should be gentle and peaceful, and the strength should be appropriate. The most important thing is that the pregnant woman feels comfortable. Using too much force or too much stimulation can easily have the opposite effect. Some acupoints are unbearable even with the slightest pressure.

2. If you feel uncomfortable during massage, stop massaging immediately. Do not massage while lying prone after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

3. Do not massage on wounds, infections, rashes or varicose veins. Avoid pressure on the area between the ankles and heels, as this is directly connected to the uterus and vagina, and heavy pressure during late pregnancy can cause premature birth.