The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Pregnant Women
For expecting mothers, pregnancy can be a time of discomfort and fatigue. Sleep can be elusive, as can finding a position that is both comfortable and good for the baby (and comfortable for you, too). While you may not immediately think of massage therapy as a go-to option, it is actually one of the best ways to help ease tension and promote relaxation for both the mother and baby. Plus, our team specializes in working with expectant mothers to offer the best prenatal massages in the Kansas City area. Keep reading to learn how:
How Massage Therapy Helps Pregnant Women
We know that being pregnant comes with all sorts of new challenges for your body, including increased weight and changes in your center of gravity. This can lead to new aches and pains, especially in your back, neck, and shoulders. Massage therapy can help alleviate some of this discomfort by helping to loosen up tight muscles and improve circulation.
Additionally, as your pregnancy progresses and your belly grows, finding a comfortable position to sleep in can be challenging. This is where a prenatal massage can come in handy. By helping you relax and ease tension in your muscles, a good massage can help you get a better night’s sleep — something essential for both you and your baby.
Massage therapy during pregnancy is different than traditional massage therapy, while it does offer many of the same incredible benefits. For pregnant women, we use special pillows and bolster supports to help them lie comfortably on their side or stomach throughout their massage experience. Techniques such as Swedish massage, which uses long strokes to promote relaxation, are employed to help the expectant mother feel her best.
While clients naturally may want us to work deep into their muscles, deep tissue work is avoided with pregnant clients because it can put unnecessary pressure on the baby. Instead, light to moderate pressure is used to prevent any issues or discomfort.
Massage Therapy Treatments for Pregnant Women
Our most popular treatment at Massage Studio KC is our Mama-to-be massage. This massage is designed to bring expectant mothers the spa experience by helping them relax and ease tension and discomfort. Our incredible team of licensed massage therapists will use a combination of light to moderate pressure strokes along with mama-specific essential oils known to promote relaxation.
The benefits of this massage are profound and include improved mood, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, easier breathing, and enhanced circulation. By the end of the session, mama should feel relaxed, refreshed, and ready to take on the world (or at least get a good night’s sleep).
If you’re pregnant and feeling uncomfortable, fatigued, or stressed out, consider booking a massage therapy session with us here at Massage Studio KC. Massage therapy during pregnancy is safe, relaxing, and can provide much-needed relief from common pregnancy discomforts such as muscle aches, back pain, headaches, and swelling.
Get relief from the aches and pains of pregnancy by booking a Mama-to-be massage today!