Im in my 6th month and my kamar pain is killing me. My husband wants to help with a gentle massage at home but we honestly dont know how to do it safely. Anyone who got massage during pregnancy, pls share how?
With a twin belly, finding a position to sit was a task, let alone a massage. Just do gentle hand and leg strokes, and strictly avoid the tummy area. Honestly, tell your husband to do the foot rub, you deserve it!
I had a wonderful normal delivery and regular light massages really kept my leg cramps away. We used to do simple upward strokes on legs and back. It keeps the blood circulating and relaxes your mind so much.
When I was throwing up constantly, a gentle head and neck massage was the only thing that gave me peace. Just make sure the oil smell doesn't trigger your nausea. Keep it very simple and gentle.
Looking back, those simple leg massages by my hubby were the highlight of my pregnancy! It really helps with the cramps. Just keep the strokes light and upward, and enjoy this pampering phase.
Mere ghar pe my MIL wanted to call a professional maalishwali, but I was so scared. We decided to do just light home massages with mustard oil on legs. Strictly no heavy pressure on the back or abdomen, keep it very basic.
I always tell expecting moms here to be very gentle with massages. Avoid acupressure points on the ankles and wrists as they can trigger contractions. Stick to light, soothing strokes on shoulders and thighs.
My mother suggested using warm coconut oil for gentle hand and leg massage. But I asked my doctor first, and she said absolutely no massage on the belly during pregnancy. Always use light, upward strokes and keep it very gentle.
I used to love mild back rubs during my second trimester, it helped with the shoulder pain from sitting. Just ensure the strokes are very light and moving upwards. Avoid deep pressure anywhere near the lower back and stomach.
I used to panic thinking even a normal shoulder rub would affect the baby. But my doc reassured me that light hand and leg rubs are completely fine and actually help with circulation. Just avoid deep tissue pressure.
Pregnancy massages are the best way to relax! 💆♀️ Just make sure it is super gentle, especially on the feet and back. No tummy massage at all, and keep the oil mildly warm!
Please be extremely careful with pregnancy massages. I would highly suggest avoiding the lower back and tummy areas completely. Better to check with your gynac once before getting any professional massage done.
Instead of spending thousands on fancy prenatal spa packages, I just had my husband do light olive oil rubs at home. We saved that money for hospital delivery charges and tests. Simple light strokes work just as well!
Oh god, my husband tries to massage my back but I feel like a heavy panda rolling around. Only light strokes on back and legs are allowed, no hard pressing at all. Frankly, I just fall asleep the moment he starts.
Listen, don't let anyone do hard massage on your body right now. Only light hand-rubbing with warm oil is safe. If you have severe back pain, go to the doctor instead of trying heavy massages.
