Prenatal Massage Techniques- Pregnancy & Parenting- ModernMom

[crankybabicult]

if this video is for people giving a massage, why does she not explain the accupressure points ("check with your massage therapist"...) Why not just explain it in the video?

[wsbmastaking]

Does the camera man have parkensans(spellcheck)?

[lebleubeauty]

Is it just me or was i the only one that felt relaxed while watching the video and i wasnt even the one getting the massage!!!! huh.. :)

[EssentialFeeling]

Pregnancy massage can be beneficial for mother and baby.massage therapy reduces pain in pregnant women, alleviates prenatal depression in both parents and improves their relationships.

[ItsMassaggioGalore]

I would also like to add that you should avoid the Hoku Point, an acupressure point in the webbing between your thumb and index finger. Spread them wide. Now (UNLESS YOU'RE PREGNANT), squeeze in between them to find that really tender spot. Found it? That's your Hoku Point. You have one in each hand.

Pressure on the Hoku Point causes smooth muscle tissue to relax. That's what's in the lining of the uterus. Its constant contractuion is what folds the baby in. Relaxation = bad.

[ItsMassaggioGalore]

Right side. Always.

Because if she's on her left side, the baby could roll over onto the veins that return blood to the heart and brain, which are on the left side. PREGNANT WOMEN HAVE DIED BECAUSE THEY GOT SIDE-LYING MASSAGES ON THEIR LEFT SIDES AND HAD INTERRUPTED VENOUS RETURN.

I'm also going to say what my teachers have told me: Don't "be mindful" on the ankles. Just avoid them altogether. It just isn't worth the risk.

[EssentialFeeling]

So many pregnant woman suffer from aches and pains. Pregnancy massage can not only help ease these aches but also helps with stress.

[ashleyhurlburt14607]

You flip over halfway through..you're not on one side the whole time

[theflyingflea]

I need to show this to my boyfriend! I really want a massage, insurance doesn't pay for a prenatal massage, and during the time I have now lost sight of below the belly: I have discovered I have newly formed cankles from the swelling! :( He tries, and I appreciate it, but he doesn't know what to do and sometimes makes me more sore...

[TheSushi117]

very informative, i have been doing light massages on my wife during her pregnancy but have avoided the back and lower back area, as i didnt want to injure mum or bub, but this video has shown some great tips along with the books i have been reading

[chericoco76]

dang that made me relaxed just watching it :)

[thex13thxchild]

No, you want to avoid deep pressure on the popateal on any massage since it's an endangerment- zine do to all the nerve-endings & blood vessels there. Blood clot in ANY one in any stage is a contraindication to massage. If it broke free then it could cause a stroke. Avoid deep pressure on the legs bcuz, not only the trigger points, but also they pregpp are PRONE to getting blood clots. If u see any signs of a blood clot, don't massage & refer them to a doctor

[AMARILLO08]

@thex13thxchild good info

[thex13thxchild]

@AMARILLO08 Thank you ^_^

I just was just getting out of school for massage therapy when I posted that.

[SillageDeLaReine]

sleeping on the left helps with the flow of your bowels. That's why massage therapist go clockwise while massaging the stomach. And since pregnant women tend to be constipated, left side is recommended.

[HuminBeenz]

It would be nice if she included draping technique.

[azcrop]

Therapist can wear flat wedding band type rings. It is not felt by the client.

[dilm2008]

but you have to remove your ring ms. therapist.

[eriqita804410]

my doc n midwife said left is best because you get more oxygen. but either side is fine

[LeggzSoLong]

That statement is not true. Your heart is on your left side so therefore laying on your right side lets your heart lay against muscles to cushion it, getting more O2 to the heart and rest of body.The left side just pushes against your rib cage, crushing it. People should sleep that way too.

[LeggzSoLong]

That statement is not true. Your heart is on your left side so therefore laying on your right side lets your heart lay against muscles to cushion it, getting more O2 to the heart and rest of body.The left side just pushes against your rib cage, crushing it. People should sleep that way too.

[eriqita804410]

@eriqita804410 honey i have also been in ma school n it is true n like i said both my midwife n doc told me along with my teacher for medical assistant

[jkedwards4189]

I have heard that the left is the best, but my doctor has told me that the right side is fine, since I have incredible round ligament pain when I lay on my left side. I had the same issues on my first pregnancy and this one as well.

[hisgermansunshine]

The power of touch is amazing, its no wonder they say massage your baby to calm it when its crying or for bed. I got all goosbumpy watching this.

[chidorigowoof]

I'm just starting massage school, too. I'm definitely considering prenatal massage since it's a very gentle and soft modality. It may just look like it's just rubbing lotion to some but anything more than just rubbing can cause problems for the mama and baby, especially in the legs, where there could be blood clots. S: This vid was real easy to follow. Great job!

[ceciliacakeface]

yeah my doc says any side is fine but the left is the best,i sleep on both..im more comfy on my right but i switch during the night and wow this looks reallly nice,my turn! im def having the hubby watch this!!

[thtktgrl]

I'm going to massage school right now, I don't know exactly what I want to do with massage, but I'm considering prenatal massage

[NataliaCa82]

OMG! I almost fell asleep watching this video! Not because it was boring but because it look so damn good! I'm going to go get one ASAP!

[cas4040]

I am a nurse, and there is no side that pregnant women MUST lay on. Left side is preferred, but it is actually more important to switch between both sides. The left side relieves the vena cava the most, but you need to keep in mind skin integrity, and the musculoskeletal system as well.

[smoore5678]

@chieftain49 - My doctor said it doesn't matter what side you lay on as long as you even it out. It feels better for me to lay on my right side and I'm 7 months pregnant. It depends on what makes the pregnant lady feel comfortable really

[lparshkey]

she shouldn't be wearing a ring..and she is going to mess her thumb joints up because she moves her thums. And she is angleing her wrists in mays she shouoldn't. This is not a good video to follow for strokes but the side lying is good...

[chieftain49]

@lparshkey

the side the pregnant women must be lying is on the left not on the right...

[gthaosyndi]

yeah i notice she was wearing her ring.. I woudn't get a massage from her. She not massage it looks more like she apply lotion to the body and rubbing it..

[satrohida]

i love her beautifull thighs n legs..

[mirleec]

This is one of the better prenatal massage videos.