Well-being through prenatal massage therapy

Pregnancy transforms the body and puts strain on the back, legs and shoulders. A gentle, adapted massage gives the mother-to-be a real moment for herself, helping her to:

• relax and take a breather,
• release muscle tension,
• feel lighter in the legs,
• share a calm moment with her baby.

Prenatal massage borrows its techniques from several massages, in particular “Swedish massage”. Practised between the 3rd and the 8th month, it aims to relax the muscles through gentle pressure on the areas most affected by pregnancy.

The pressure is always gentle and the position adapted to your comfort and to how far along you are.

“The hardest part of motherhood is that inner worry you cannot show.”

Audrey Hepburn

As the months go by, many mothers-to-be feel heavy legs, a strained back or tense shoulders. Prenatal massage is a moment of relaxation that helps release this tension and brings a pleasant feeling of well-being.

What mothers-to-be enjoy:

• a relaxed back and shoulders,
• lighter legs,
• relaxation that is conducive to sleep,
• a calm moment to take a breather.

Prenatal massage is a well-being massage: it does not replace medical follow-up during pregnancy, nor is it a treatment.

What precautions should you take with prenatal massage?

During pregnancy, talk about massage with your midwife or doctor before booking. The best way to enjoy a prenatal massage with peace of mind is to be well informed and to talk it over with your therapist.

The position is adapted to your comfort: lying on your side, supported by cushions, with no pressure on your bump.

Feel free to talk it over with your therapist before the session begins.

When should you ask your doctor?

Women who have recently had bleeding or premature contractions should ask their doctor before having a massage, as should women with any of the following conditions:

• high-risk pregnancy,
• pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), pre-eclampsia,
• previous preterm labour,
• severe swelling,
• high blood pressure,
• sudden, severe headaches.

From when?

At Massage Concept, we offer prenatal massage from the 3rd month up to the 8th month of pregnancy.

Of course, before coming to see us, check with your midwife or obstetrician...

See you soon at Massage Concept to discover prenatal massage in Paris!

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