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Question 1

What can I expect from a prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal massage can relieve back pain and improve sleep and mood, as well as decrease stress and reduce labor complications. Prenatal
massage is best given while you lie on your side propped up by pillows. Neck and shoulder massage is a safe sitting-up option, as well.May

Question 2

Can a massage cause a miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Many massage therapists won't give pregnancy massages during the first trimester. The reason is the potential for miscarriage. Some pregnancy
massage experts argue that pregnancy massage doesn't, in itself, cause miscarriage, but no research has been done to show a link between a
massage and a miscarriage.

Question 3

Can a massage induce labor?

Accepted Answer

If a person wishes to try acupressure, they can massage these four pressure points before labor, as long as the pregnancy has safely progressed
to the end of the third trimester. It is also safe to massage these points during labor to try to reduce pain

Question 4

Do you lay on your stomach during a prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

Massage during pregnancy is often specific to the lower back, hips, gluteals, legs, feet, upper back and neck, but tailored to the client's needs.
... During the second and third trimesters, massage is performed side-lying or using a Prego PillowTM, which safely allows the pregnant mom
to lay on her stomach.

Question 5

Can you lay on your stomach while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

It's fine to sleep however you're most comfortable during pregnancy. It's unlikely you'll be able to sleep comfortably on your stomach as your
belly grows, but you can sleep face down for as long as it suits you. ... That's why by mid-pregnancy, most pregnant women are sleeping on
their side.

Question 6

Is it safe to give a pregnant woman a back massage?

Accepted Answer

For first trimester miscarriage, it's advisable to wait until the bleeding stops before proceeding with massage therapy.

Question 7

Will a hot bath bring on Labour?

Accepted Answer

Taking a warm relaxing bath will help you relax and it's your emotional state rather than the warm water that will help induce labour. Have the
water on the cooler side rather than too hot. Remember that your baby will feel hotter than you do as he is deep inside where the temperature is
higher.

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