Let’s be honest: nobody deserves a nice, relaxing massage more than a pregnant mother. A pregnant woman spends all day carrying around a growing baby, which is taking its toll on her entire body. Childbirth itself may be the more painful and pleasant part of the process, but it’s no picnic before that, either. If you’re looking for the perfect baby shower gift, why not buy the expectant mother yet another onesie, but instead, get her a gift that will actually benefit her: a gift certificate for a pregnancy massage.
A pregnancy foot massage in particular can be quite a relief for an expectant mother. During pregnancy, pressure from the growing uterus on the blood vessels carrying blood from the lower body causes fluid retention. The result is swelling in the feet and legs. This, combined with the added pressure of walking around supporting extra baby weight, means that the an expectant mother’s feet can be quite uncomfortable during pregnancy. Just sitting with her feet up is a nice relief, but pregnancy foot massage is a well-deserved treat. Pregnancy foot massage can also help to reduce the swelling, or edema, in the feet.
Expectant mothers also experience a great deal of back pain during pregnancy. Backaches are usually caused by the strain put on back muscles, changing hormone levels, and changes in posture. A back massage during pregnancy can provide a huge amount of relief for expectant mothers.
However, many people believe that massage during pregnancy is unhealthy, because they imagine the mother will be laying on her rounded stomach, on a regular massage table, but this is not the case. There are pregnancy massage tables that are designed to accommodate and support an expectant mother’s pregnant belly, without causing any discomfort or danger to mother or baby. There are also pregnancy massage pillows that prop the expectant mother on her side for the massage.
Pamper the pregnant woman in your life with a well-deserved pregnancy massage, so she can be as relaxed and comfortable as possible while she grows a new little life inside of her. More.
