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What are the specific principles of pregnancy massage?

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Pregnancy massage can vary greatly depending on the stage of pregnancy of the individual woman. In general, massage therapy has the principles of being supportive and comforting. The highest risk is during the first trimester, and massage is contraindicated unless approved by a doctor.

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Relevant answers:

What is pregnancy massage?
Pregnancy massage is the prenatal use of massage therapy to support the physiologic, structural, and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.
What is pregnancy massage used for?
Massage therapy can address the various physical challenges of pregnancy: edema; foot, leg, or hand discomforts; and pain in the lower back, pelvis, or hips.
What kinds of pregnancy massage are there?
Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular, movement, and Oriental-based therapies, may be applied throughout pregnancy as well as during labor and the postpartum period.
Are there specific symptoms to indicate pregnancy?
Yes: Feeling sick/actually being sick Exhausted Emotional/moody Sore/tender breasts Missed period Headaches Food cravings Certain foods/smells/colours that make you feel/be sick Positive...
When did pregnancy massage begin?
massage and movement during the childbearing experience were and continue to be a prominent part of many cultures' health care.