Home massage prenatal massage at home.

At Homemassage we tell you everything you need to know about prenatal home massage.

Prenatal massage, what is it?

A prenatal massage is a pregnancy-specific massage performed by a specially trained therapist, designed to help women manage certain symptoms and feel better during pregnancy.

How do we perform a prenatal massage at Home massage?

Pregnant women may find it very difficult to lie comfortably on their stomachs as they would in a normal massage. Because of this at Home massage we have developed an ideal prenatal massage:

We start the prenatal massage with the client lying supine/face up. We proceed to lymphatic drainage in the legs, favouring the circulation and inflammation that usually occurs in pregnant women, especially in the ankle area.

Lymphatic drainage, in particular, is ideal for combating and preventing varicose veins and cellulite. It also helps against constipation, another problem that often affects pregnant women.

And it improves the body’s natural defences and blood circulation, helping to eliminate accumulated toxins with this lymphatic drainage leg massage. With these manipulations, stretching and draining we will achieve a pleasant sensation of relief, relief and visually a decompression of the area of the feet, ankle, lower and middle leg.

We continue our massage by placing the client in the lateral decubitus position.

In this area we will work on tension points and any overload that the client may have. In the lumbar area we will apply a loose pressure, rather relaxing and with manipulations that are pleasant and relaxing for the client. In the cervical area we will work to release all the tension that the client may suffer. Perform the complete unloading of the back, working the dorsal, lumbar, cervical and scapulae in a sideways position, achieving the greatest comfort for the client and working the whole area in an effective way, releasing tension and discomfort and we will finish our massage with the client again in the supine position. We will proceed to a moment of maximum relaxation and pampering, with a facial drainage and cranial massage.

During the whole service the therapist manipulates the client during the whole service accompanying and helping in every movement, the whole service will be soft and well directed by the professional. It is not a painful or uncomfortable massage. It is a massage that generates a lot of relief and pleasure in overloaded areas due to overweight and unusual postures generated by the state of pregnancy. We must emphasize that prenatal massage will always be appropriate and adapted to the needs of each person.

All the professionals at Home massage are qualified and trained in prenatal massage and have extensive experience.

We recommend that clients undergoing prenatal massage should not have ingested any liquids or food up to two hours prior to the start of the massage.

What are the benefits of Home massage prenatal massage?

Fundamentally the function of this massage is to relieve tension and achieve a state of lightness in the joints that suffer the most during pregnancy, mainly in the legs.

With regular drainage frequencies we avoid swelling in the legs and mainly in the ankles, calves and feet.

Cervical tension and trapezius contractures, this massage is also highly recommended to relieve all the discomfort that is generated during pregnancy in the cervical area, relaxing and normalising the usual state of the neck, thus reducing headaches caused by this accumulated tension.

Here are the main benefits of Home massage prenatal massage.

They reduce tiredness, helping you to sleep and rest more and better.
Combat stress and anxiety.
Relieves the typical leg cramps that appear during pregnancy.
They reduce muscle tension.
They are decontracting.
They help to prepare your body and mind.
They reduce the possibility of premature birth.
They regulate intestinal transit.
They reduce possible oedemas and fluid retention.
Relieve joint pain.
They improve skin elasticity, helping to prevent the appearance of stretch marks.
They will allow you to improve your body posture, helping you to cope better with discomfort.
They stimulate lymphatic circulation and tissue oxygenation.
They tone, relax and revitalise the muscles.

Can I have a massage at any time during my pregnancy?

This is one of the questions we receive most often at our centres. Well, the answer is very specific. From 3 months of pregnancy onwards, not only can you receive them, but you should also receive them. Before three months of pregnancy it is not recommended.

We wanted to be very specific in this answer as it generates a lot of doubts in our clients. From 3 months of pregnancy you can receive prenatal massages.

But, first of all, it is a good idea to consult your obstetrician in case there is any inconvenience.

What are the contraindications for prenatal massage?

– You have not noticed foetal movements for more than 24 hours.
– You have a multiple pregnancy.
– You are in the first three months of pregnancy.
– You suffer from hypertension or an autoimmune disease.
– You have general malaise, nausea or vomiting.
– You have had vaginal spotting.
– You have swelling in your arms or legs and the cause has not been diagnosed.
– Your baby’s weight is lower than it should be.
– You have diarrhoea.
– There is abdominal pain.
– You are very tired.

How often can I receive prenatal massage at Home massage?

Prenatal massages for pregnant women are recommended between once and twice a week at the most, always from the second trimester onwards.