Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street

When it comes to pregnancy, there are many different symptoms that different individuals will struggle with – all due to individual differences, pregnancy complications, and many other medical factors.

For some of these individuals, a pregnancy massage may greatly reduce some of the symptoms that an individual is feeling and, though it is not a standalone treatment itself, can be combined with other forms of care and treatment to aid an individual throughout the different trimesters.

Through Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street – with Bodywork Massage – individuals can book into a one-to-one session with a specialist in the field of pregnancy massages – Lubna.

In Lubna’s experienced hands, individuals will be able to discuss exactly what they need out of their Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, as well as receiving professional advice on the forms of massage that should be focussed on and/or avoided.

This location page aims to cover more about Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, including what makes it different from a regular massage, who it may be more or less suited to, and more about the pregnancy massage process in general.

Benefits of a Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street

Many of the benefits of Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street stem from the benefits of massage in general. Though pregnancy massages do tend to differ in some areas, the general boosts to an individual’s wellbeing often have a lot of crossover.

As a pregnancy massage is considered to be a holistic treatment, this means that (as a treatment) it focusses on the body’s system as a whole rather than the focus being on one small area at a time.

This means that all areas – physical, mental, and spiritual – are treated – not just the body itself.

However, these effects are also likely to differ from person to person; as stated in the introduction, everyone has individual differences and is likely to have different experiences of pregnancy and the various impacts that this can have on a person.

The following two subheadings outline more specific benefits to Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, separated into the physical health impacts and benefits, as well as the mental health impacts and benefits.

1. Physical health benefits of our Liverpool Street Massage

On a physical health level, the benefits of a massage often greatly outweigh the negatives. However, not every individual is suited to a massage – especially a Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street – and this should always be approved and discussed with a medical professional.

However, for those for whom it is suitable, the physical health benefits of a pregnancy massage include reduction in physical tension (especially the upper back, lower back, shoulders, and hips), the reduction in the development of varicose veins, and improvement to bowel movements.

All of these have been shown to be relevant to pregnant individuals, further boosting the benefits of a Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street.

Though not directly available through Bodywork Massage, it is also possible to massage during labour and see the benefits of massage during labour, including shorter labour times, less pain, and less chance of requiring medication (1).

2. Mental health benefits of our Liverpool Street Massage

It has long been understood that depression, anxiety, and stress are all mental health issues that are likely to impact a pregnant individual and consequently have significant impacts on the unborn child (1).

When exposed to Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, the experience is designed to help reduce all of these factors – depression, anxiety, and stress.

When these impacts are reduced as a result of the pregnancy massage, the individual is therefore likely to feel more positively about themselves, their pregnancy, and have an increased hope for the future.

If mental health is something that the individual is seriously struggling with, then Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street alone cannot help and must be combined with multiple treatment options to get the most effective treatment for the individual and their specific needs.

Lubna from Bodywork Massage states that a pregnancy massage is carried out to induce ‘a state of deep relaxation’ – something, again, that will greatly boost an individual’s mental state and their general mental health.

Contraindication for Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street

A contraindication refers to a situation in which a specific symptom or condition of an individual can make certain medical treatments unsafe or inadvisable.

This is always something to be aware of during pregnancy, as there are often many changes that individuals may have to make to their lives that they have not previously considered.

When it comes to Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, most massage is contraindicated in the first trimester (first 12 weeks) due to the increased risk of miscarriage. Though this is not as a result of the massage and is a general health risk, it is still not generally recommended to receive a pregnancy massage during this first initial stage of pregnancy.

In addition, pregnancy massage is contraindicated when the pregnant individual shows signs of cramping, bleeding, or pain to the abdomen or pelvis. These are also signs of increased risk of miscarriage and will therefore make the process of Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street more of a risk.

What to expect during a Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street

The two primary principles of Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street are safety and comfort: is the individual safe to receive the massage? And are they comfortable in the receiving of the massage?

This requires the masseur to ask a few questions before beginning the massage, and the individual should always answer honestly and openly, being sure to mention any key factors that may influence their safety and comfort.

Individuals are also free to choose how clothed they would prefer to be – all contributing to the individual’s safety and comfort during Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street.

As a final point, most massages can last up to an hour or more depending on the individual’s needs, so they should always leave an appropriate length of time for their session, as well as not being in a rush to get away once the massage has finished.

How is a Pregnancy Massage different from a regular massage?

Although many of the same techniques are used from standard massage to pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, the differences are instead seen in the intentions and purpose of the massage.

For example, a pregnancy massage is often considered to be a full medical treatment rather than a standalone treatment or care programme.

In addition, a pregnancy massage differs as the individual must receive approval before beginning a course of pregnancy massage treatment to ensure its safety and the individual’s wellbeing.

As a final difference, Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street has many additional precautions – all of which relate to the individual’s health and wellbeing, as well as the risks to their pregnancy and their overall health.

This is, again, why it is essential to get pre-approval from a midwife or obstetrician, as well as finding a suitable pregnancy massage provider that is fully licensed and qualified to perform massages on pregnant individuals.

Types of massage used during Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street

Through Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, individuals are likely to experience at least one or more of the most common types of massage. These are listed and outlined below:

• Swedish massage – using techniques of long and firm strokes over tight or knotted muscles and muscle groups, Swedish massage is one of the most common and effective forms of massage used in modern massage parlours. Other combined techniques within Swedish massage include gliding the hands over the muscles, as well as kneading specific areas with the fronts or backs of palms and knuckles.
• Deep tissue massage – as the name suggests, this type of massage focusses on deeper layers of muscle and muscle tissue. Also moving firmly and with long strokes, deep tissue massage uses slow movements to target deep discomfort and/or knots within muscles.
• Shiatsu massage – referring to a Japanese practise of massage, Shiatsu generally means ‘finger pressure’ and refers to the process of using fingers, thumbs, and palms to massage the individual’s meridian lines (the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) belief of invisible channels through the body that transport vital energy – your qi).

Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street with Bodywork Massage

To learn more about Pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, individuals can contact Bodywork Massage to get in contact with Lubna.

As a holistic food coach, natural chef, massage specialist, and yoga teacher, Lubna has many years of experience in helping individuals with a variety of physical, mental, and spiritual difficulties.

To learn more about the services offered through Bodywork Massage, or to book in for a pregnancy Massage Liverpool Street, get in touch via the website, or by calling us directly on 07904 786 888 today.

References

[1] Field, T., 2010. Pregnancy and labor massage. Expert review of obstetrics & gynecology, 5(2), pp.177-181.

[2] Santi, L.K.S., Sudewi, A.R., Duarsa, D.P. and Lesmana, C.B.J., 2021. The effect of pregnancy massage on level of depression, anxiety and stress in pregnant women. International Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, 4(2), pp.220-225.