my mom wants to do my belly and back malish with sarso ka tel like she always does. im second trimester now and just thoda unsure if its okay during pregnancy. did anyone do oil massage?
Haan na, light massage toh aaram deta hai, mere paer ki swelling mein bahut help hua. Bas zyada zor se mat karwana aur pet pe bilkul nahi. Baaki sab thik hai if your pregnancy is normal.
Beta, gentle warm oil massage on legs and back is a lovely old practice and it relaxed me a lot. Just keep it gentle, no pressing on the tummy. If you have any condition or it's high risk, do ask your doctor first.
I'd be a little careful, because mine was a high risk pregnancy and my doctor told me to avoid strong massages. A soft foot or leg rub is one thing, but please check with your gynac before any proper malish, especially in later months.
A light massage with mustard oil on legs, back, feet is generally fine and felt great for my swelling. Avoid deep pressure and the belly area. Get someone gentle to do it, and skip it if your gynac has told you to rest.
