Prenatal massage
Benefits :
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Reduces stress, encourage healthful sleep and promote relaxation
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Provide emotional support and physical nurturing
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Reduces or alleviates neck, back and joint pain caused by posture,muscles weakness, tension, extra weight or imbalance
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Relieves muscle spasms, cramps and fibrosis
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Increase blood and lymph circulation which minimizes the edema, varicose veins and leg cramps common with pregnancy and exacerbated in many high-risk pregnancies
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Encourage deeper and easier breathing - especially important for woman with asthma or lung problems
Caution & Contraindication !!!
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Side lying position is often advised
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Deep pressure or friction should be avoided on the legs because blood clots are more likely to develop as hormonal changes
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Abdominal massage should be completely avoided in the first trimester
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Acupressure points are contraindicated. It can cause miscarriages
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Massage should be avoided in the third trimester for clients with a heart condition
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Avoids applying aroma essential oil on pregnant client
