Some Tips In Getting The Best Out Of Prenatal Massage Session

By Betty Carter


Pregnancy is hard for some women particularly when their bodies are starting to change a lot due to the fact that inside them is a child. This change the center of gravity they have and stresses their abdominal muscle, neck, back and shoulders while pelvic joints become unstable because ligaments are relaxed. Your posture is changing and might result to lower backaches.

With all the pains they feel at this period, they require ways of relieving the discomforts felt like headaches, leg cramps, backaches, swelling and stiff neck. You can visit Long Island prenatal massage parlors to get the needed relief along with some other benefits from it. Having them would lower stress level, lower risk of a preterm birth, improve your mood, reduce depression.

Before you get one, speak with your doctor first if it is safe for you to have a massage and when they confirm it, remember these things to get the best from your session. Make yourself comfortable when you arrive at the parlor by asking if they have lots of pillows. This helps your comfort when laying down at the table.

Check their tables because some are using one with a hole at the middle for the belly of pregnant women to hang through that. Their safety when using them is not supported by any studies and clients would still decide what they prefer. If you are uncomfortable with it then request for normal ones but if your therapist does not have one then leave there.

Removing all your clothes makes it easier for the therapist to perform their work in giving you a proper massage including removing your undergarments. Though if you feel uncomfortable in doing this, tell them and avoid those who would talk you into doing so. Choosing what you want is your right being their client.

Most women think that letting their therapist know about their physical condition is unnecessary but this is not true. You or your baby could get harmed if you would not share with them any medical issues you are experiencing. Sharing these medical issues is important even when you visit them only once to ensure your safety.

Massage therapists use lotions and oils but pregnant women usually have their olfactory senses enhanced making them irritate with the smell. If you have sensitive senses then bring your own oil and let them use what you brought instead of what they own. But this does not apply to lotions since their formulation is special.

Ask in advance your therapist on where they were trained and search the organization online to find out their reputation. Determine if that institution were accredited by related associations though this specialization does not need additional training in most states. This makes researching them vital in knowing their experience, knowledge, and skills.

Make sure getting on and off the table is safe because you should avoid slipping or falling off it. If your pregnancy is high risk, avoid getting this service. Make sure to do the aforementioned things to have a relaxing experience.




About the Author: