Pregnancy massage notes

The taboos and principles of massage during pregnancy are described below:

Massage power

The body's endurance to pain varies, and men's hand strength is relatively large. Therefore, when prospective fathers help their mothers to massage, the techniques should be gentle and peaceful, and the strength should be appropriate. It is most important for pregnant women to feel comfortable. Excessive effort to stimulate too strong and prone to adverse effects. Some acupuncture points are unbearable as long as they are pressed slightly. Such as the Chengshan point, it should be enough.

Massage area

Before the massage, you should understand the part of the spell clearly so as not to harm important organizations during operation. With the development of the fetus, abdominal acupuncture points are best to go for massage stimulation and can be replaced by hot compresses. In addition, do not stimulate the sensitive parts of the uterus, such as the breast, inner thighs.

Taboo points

Hegu Point: The thumb and index finger are open and located at the tiger's mouth. Pressing will promote the secretion of oxytocin, which has oxytocin effect and is used when painless delivery of traditional Chinese medicine is used.

Shoulder Well Point: Located at the midpoint of the connecting line between the Ojo at the shoulder and the acromial end of the clavicle. If the stimulus is too strong and it is easy to cause shock, it may be detrimental to the fetus.

Should avoid massage Hegu, shoulder two wells during pregnancy. In addition, if mothers need to go to the hospital for acupuncture treatment, be sure to inform the doctor that you are pregnant so as not to miss the two points.

Massage essentials

Each massage, the general principle is to first light and heavy, the scope of activity from small to large, the speed of the activity must be slow after the first, the power is just right, not only effective but also to make pregnant women feel relaxed and uncomfortable symptoms improved. At the same time, always observe the expression of the pregnant woman, and ask how it feels. If any adverse reactions occur, stop immediately.

When symptoms do not improve

If all the symptoms of discomfort do not improve after the acupressure massage, if your symptoms are getting worse, it means that your symptoms are not too light. Be sure to seek medical treatment so as not to delay your illness.