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Swedish massage for pregnant women

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Special petrissage wave techniques eliminate leg stasis and swelling. They support the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. Swedish massage counteracts pregnancy and postnatal stretch marks. Reduces pain in the strained spine, shoulders and neck. It reduces mum's fatigue and has a calming effect on the baby. The woman lies in a position that is safe for herself and the baby, while the therapist performs soft and gentle stroking movements that bring relief to tense muscles. Pregnancy massage is also about relaxation, which ideally prepares you for childbirth.

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Is it possible to receive a massage at any time during pregnancy?

It is accepted that the safest time to carry out a massage is during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Women in their first trimester of pregnancy and one month before the due date should not receive a massage.
Experts advise that women who have not used body treatments and massages before becoming pregnant should wait until they are 12 weeks pregnant.
The decision to get a massage during pregnancy should always be consulted with the doctor in charge of the pregnancy.

Before the treatment, the therapist will take a detailed history, ask you to fill in a questionnaire and sign a consent form, so please arrive 15 min. before the planned treatment. The safety of mum and baby always comes first during a massage. If there is any doubt, the therapist may refuse to give the massage.

Swedish massage – what does it involve?

Swedish massage is one of the most popular types of massage. The masseur uses various techniques: stroking, rubbing, patting, pressing, kneading. Swedish massage for pregnant women is a gentle version of traditional massage, providing maximum comfort and safety for the mother-to-be and baby.

Extra caution is recommended in case of twin pregnancies, previous miscarriages, maternal age below 20 and above 35 years.