Though the concept of pre natal massage and post
natal massage is not new in the eastern countries
but they have gained popularity all over the world
since about two decades only. Pre natal massage is
the massage done during pregnancy whereas post natal
massage is done after the birth of the baby. The
medical practitioners in Singapore dealing in
traditional ways of medical treatments know the pros
and cons of both of these massages, before and after
pregnancy. Brief information about the benefits of
both of these massages is given here under to know
about them more precisely
Benefits of prenatal massage
You will be happy to know that pre natal massage has
a number of benefits for both the would-be mother as
well as the baby to-come, even if you do not know
much about parenting techniques.
According to various experts such massages help in
strengthening the bond between the parents. Some of
the certified therapists teach the husbands certain
massaging techniques so that they can help their
spouse when required. In this way the husbands can
show their concern for their pregnant wives through
their active participation which in turn helps in
making their bonding stronger.
Hormonal regulation is another benefit of pre natal
massage. According to medical experts the massage
during pregnancy helps in regulating the levels of
hormones linked with the relaxation and stress of
the pregnant women. In this way this massage helps
in improving their cardiovascular health along with
improving their mood along with reducing the
complications during the birth of the baby. It
reduces their stress level and inflammation along
with strengthening their immune system just within
five weeks by doing it bi-weekly by regulating their
hormones.
The massage during pregnancy also improves blood
circulation throughout the body. This improvement in
blood circulation also helps in delivering nutrients
and oxygen throughout their body along with flushing
out the cellular wastes and toxins. The physical
strokes on the tissues and muscles also help in
reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems and
swelling in the joints during pregnancy.
In fact, pre natal massage helps in stimulating the
natural pain killers in your body along with helping
in improving the delivery of anti-inflammatory
substances throughout the body by improving
circulation. It also helps in relaxing the sensitive
structure of the muscles of the legs, pelvis, lower
back and neck etc.
How to take pre natal massage?
But you should consult your medical care provider
before proceeding with pre natal massage as in some
cases it can risk pregnancy or cause various health
problems if done before second trimester. According
to health experts a typical session of massage
during pregnancy, done minimum once in a week for at
least 5 weeks, should last between 30-60 minutes,
depending upon the circumstances and medical
condition of the pregnant woman. The therapists
usually assess the pregnancy history thoroughly
before starting the first session of message to
determine its length.
The pre natal massage can popularly be done in two
positions one in sitting and second lying on the
side or in inclined position. The therapist uses his
fingers and palm to stroke the body by putting
medium pressure gently on certain areas including
feet, low back, shoulders and legs. The trained
therapists usually use pressure points that target
on improving the relaxation of the body instead of
stroking on certain pressure points which can induce
unwanted premature contractions.
Post natal Massage
After experiencing the soothing effect of so many
sessions of pre natal massage you should not
discontinue it after an uncomplicated or least
complicated delivery of the baby. According to
health experts, the post natal massage at this stage
will help in completing the journey of pregnancy
more smoothly. Though the care of newborn baby is
also very important at this time but you should also
not ignore the health of new-mom. You can improve
their physical as well as mental health of the new
mom with the help of post natal massage sessions.
The post natal massage also helps in reliving your
body pain just like it was done by the massage
during pregnancy. Many women experience discomfort
and pain in their thighs, legs, neck, back and arms
even after the birth of the baby because their body
takes time to recover its original state. One can
revert to her original shape within 6-9 months after
the birth of the baby by improving the feelings and
movements of the ligament soft her joints and
muscles. But this massage should be done properly as
it can increase problem in breastfeeding and pain in
the arms, shoulders and neck if done incorrectly. So
you can make your transition from post pregnancy to
pre pregnancy state easier by having post natal
massage in routine.
Benefits of post natal massage
The post natal massage helps in improving the
circulation required for flushing out cellular
waste, toxins and excessive water content in the
body. It also helps in reducing unwanted body weight
gained during pregnancy. It also helps the body to
regain elasticity and firmness by toning up the
muscles and reducing its flabbiness.
It also helps in improving the supply of milk
reduced by the stress during pregnancy. Regular
massage after pregnancy helps in lowering the
physical and psychological stresses along with
improving the production of milk to healthy level.
It also helps in promoting emotional health of the
new mom by reducing her stress levels.
How to take post natal massage
According to various health experts post natal
massage is recommended to be taken up to 12 weeks
after the birth of the baby. But you will have to
wait until the healing of the wounds if you have
undergone C-section so that you can lay down
comfortably on your stomach or side for this
massage.
But before proceeding with massage after pregnancy
you should consult your birthing or health expert so
that it may not cause any harm to your health and
physical appearance.
Thus, by comparing the benefits of pre natal massage
and post natal massage, it can be concluded that
both of them are important to keep the pregnant
woman and her baby healthy and comfortable before
and after the pregnancy in Singapore.
I
was introduced to massageservices.com.sg by my
colleague. My husband and i called for
traditional outcall massage to our home. The
masseurs arrived on time and they are very
professional. We signed a monthly package with
them and we are very happy with their service.
Rachael Tan (Bishan)
Your one stop solution for Outcall
Massage & Home Massage Service in Singapore
Singapore Leading Outcall Massage &
Home Massage Specialists
We are specialists in Oil Massage, Foot Massage,
Outcall Massage & Home Massage Service
