The experience of pregnancy and childbirth is one of the most exciting, but also the most challenging times in any woman’s life. While many women go through pregnancy without any problems, for many women there are different symptoms or signs of discomfort during pregnancy.
For example, lower back pain can occur as the pregnancy progresses. This can occur because of several reasons including the increased weight and changing shape of the baby’s body, and the increased pressure this places on the mother’s spine.
During pregnancy a woman’s body is geared to nurturing and supporting the unborn child. A pregnant woman needs to be as healthy as possible to ensure her unborn child receives the nutrients it requires to develop into a normal and healthy child.
For this reason, massage may be a wonderful experience for any pregnant woman. A soothing massage can assist in relieving symptoms of nausea and morning sickness, fluid retention and swelling of the hands and feet, backache, constipation, leg cramps and fatigue. These symptoms can also lead to anxiety, low moods and insomnia. Massage can also be very effective in lifting the mother’s mood, in helping her to relax and can promote positive wellbeing.
