Many clients have stated how much a massage helped them mentally and physically during their pregnancy. Not only does it soothes tired and sore muscles, but it also relaxes the mind and reduces the anxiety that many women face during pregnancy. Massage can also drastically change a woman's hormones resulting in regulated moods and may even cause a woman to be happier.
A client can become extremely swollen during her pregnancy, so a massage can help the circulation in the body and stimulate a woman's tissue. Back pain, joint pain, tension and sleep problems can all be associated with pregnancy, but massage is said to actually be able to reduce many of these common discomforts.
As a massage therapist you should always discuss massage treatment with your pregnant clients. While many of them may know about the advantages of getting a massage, they may not know what some of the precautions are. It is your responsibility to always ask the client if she has discussed the option of massage with her physician first. She may have complications that may endanger her or her unborn if she were to get a massage, so it is best to make sure the physician knows about any planning of massage treatment.
If you are a massage therapist, it is best to be certified as a prenatal massage therapist as well if you are thinking about performing massages of pregnant clients. There are many pressure points that only a prenatal massage therapist would know and are also trained to know where they should not massage on the client during pregnancy.
In most cases, prenatal massage is safe for all three trimesters. However, there are always complications that a massage therapist should know about before trying to perform the massage. Since there is a risk of miscarriage during the first trimester, many massage therapists do not opt for this treatment during this time. It is always safe to tell your client to speak with her health care physician before she starts any massage treatment
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