Causes Of Pregnancy Aches And Pains, And How Prenatal Massage Can Help

Every expecting mom-to-be loves a good massage. In fact, prenatal massages can prove themselves to be beneficial for easing many of the physical and emotional changes pregnancy brings about. A massage session can relive everything from stress to weight gain-related discomfort to anxiety. While there are some areas that are safe to massage during pregnancy – like tired, achy, overburdened legs, there are a few areas and pressure points that should be avoided. Let’s take a look at the benefits and at the areas to avoid.

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For many women, pregnancy is a time of discovery and excitement. In the months leading up to the birth of a brand new baby, the body prepares itself. As the body stretches, grows, and changes, it is very important for a woman to facilitate these changes in ways that are beneficial.

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Experiencing leg pain during pregnancy is normal. Major leg pain may indicate a more serious medical condition. Here are five common causes of leg pain during pregnancy.

Massage therapy have gone a lot more popular in the last few months. A recent research revealed that up to 90% of the diseases are stress-related. The increased competition at workplace, prolonged seating hours and lack of exercise....All these factors adds to your tension levels. However, strain and anxiety affect the central nervous system, the muscular system, the reproductive & respiratory system. It takes toll on your immunity as well.

During the 9 months of pregnancy, the human body undergoes an abundance of critical anatomical and physiological changes that are necessary for the fetus to develop (McAuley, Jensen, McGrath & Wolfe, 2005). These changes that result from hormone fluctuations and physical strain may be as pronounced as abdominal growth or as subtle as an increased heart rate. In the not too distant past, pregnancy meant a period of confinement where physical exertion was limited only to the necessities; the thought of partaking in physical activity while bearing a child was obscene. Child birth is among the most physically straining challenges a woman must endure, but with extensive research it is proven that contrary to common beliefs, habitual exercise during pregnancy reaps great benefits and eases the process (RelayHealth, 2010). Studies have found that moderate prenatal fitness training is advantageous as it promotes a healthy pregnancy and reduces the risk of delivery complications (Pepper, 2012). The results of physical activity throughout the 9 month process are perpetual. Prenatal exercise offered to mothers in the form of yoga, water aerobics and walking is proven to benefit the mother and baby during pregnancy, throughout labour and delivery and postpartum. As mothers come to realize the benefits of prenatal fitness, the increased demand for suitable exercise program has resulted in a growth of exercise programs.

The research article that was chosen for critique was regarding the maternal repositioning during the labor process and does this impact the progression of the birthing process. Upon reviewing this article, it was obvious that the findings were in favor of maternal position changes during labor, and that it did indeed have a positive impact on the progression of the labor process. The findings of a positive impact on labor were indicated by maternal and fetal monitoring, maternal opinion of the labor process, and the length of stages of labor. Below is an analysis of the article that was chosen to critique.

Labor is often thought of as a severely painful experience in which soon-to-be mom’s face. In fact, an article by (Zahra Allameh, Hatav Ghasemi Tehrani, Mojdeh Ghasemi)

Labor and delivery is the most common reason for hospitalization in the world, accounting for more than four million stays in the United States alone. In today’s society the largest population of pregnant women will choose to have a hospital delivery. However, more pregnant women are moving towards more natural methods within a hospital setting to aid in the labor process. Hydrotherapy, or water immersion, is one of these methods. During hydrotherapy women are put into a warm water filled tub, pool, or shower to experience the benefits of hydrotherapy. Studies done on hydrotherapy during the labor process have shown that it decreases labor pain, shortens total length of labor, and reduces the incidence of Cesarean section. Therefore, the focus on hydrotherapy and its effect on pain in laboring women is a significant topic for research in healthcare today.

Pregnancy is typically a joyful time for any couple; they are bringing a baby into this constantly changing world. However, during pregnancy, a mother can have several questions, thoughts, and concerns racing through her mind regarding the baby she is carrying. All of this can be simply summed up with a single, overarching question: will the baby be healthy? In today’s technologically advanced world, doctors have the ability of running numerous tests to check the development of the fetus throughout the nine months of the pregnancy. Before a baby is born, the mother can be informed of any worries she may have. Including finding out if her child is growing at a suitable rate, if her child will have down syndrome or any other abnormalities that might make the child’s life unique where special accommodations may need to be made. As her pregnancy continues, she can check for anything that may run in her family. For example, if anyone in the couple’s immediate family, even if it is just one person, has Huntington disease, cystic fibrosis, or hemophilia, the doctor can run specific tests for those potential issues. Knowing whether a child will have a complication or is perfectly healthy can help the parents prepare for what is about to happen in a very short time frame. Once the baby is born, the mother can take any action necessary to aid her newborn baby. There are several different manners in which a mother can do this. One is to have him or her massaged. Massage therapy has

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If you know a pregnant woman, you know a woman with back pain. That has always been the norm, but just because your mother and grandmother had to endure that constant, nagging lower back pain doesn 't mean you have to. Has a solution to pregnancy-related back pain finally been "delivered"? Yes it has!

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