Pregnancy Massage Benefits
• Reduced circulation • Plasma increases • Blood volume increased • May develop varicose veins • Higher level of progesterone • Gestational edema (Hands, face or body) • Preeclampsia is hypertension and in protein in your urine and causes pitting edema • Edema can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and tarsal tunnel syndrome • Hypertension is increased 30 of systolic and 15 for diastolic • Problems breathing in 2nd and 3rd trimester • Vaginal infections and or bleeding • Gums extra sensitive • Diabetes • Tender breasts • Different changes in the skin • Vitamin deficiencies • More vivid dreams • Extra sensitive to hot and cold • Hard to stay focused • Toxoplasmosis is a virus that can affect the baby in the womb and you get it from cats or wild animals and your baby can become blind • Decreased bladder tone • Cramping in calves • Weight gain (average is 25-30 pounds) and below 17% total body weight can be a problem • Back problems • Fatigue • Fibrous buildup • Hyperirritable • External rotation of the hip • Many trigger points • Strain on joints • Constipation • Morning sickness 2nd –14th weeks (usually) • Heartburn • To much movement (Ligaments, tendons and fascia) loose goose • Lumbar and cervical lordosis • Scoliosis or Disc problems • Thoracic outlet syndrome • Headaches • Cravings • & many others… Possible High Risk Pregnancies “Proceed with caution and get a physician's release is advised” • Incompetent cervix • Lung or liver disorder • Severe anemia • Convulsive disorders • Abnormal Fetal Heartbeat • Decrease or absence of fetal movement • Inter uterine growth retardation • Lupus • Poor lifestyle habits (drug abuse, poor nutrition, smoking, alcohol consumption) • Low weight gain • Vaginal bleeding • Severe abdominal pain • Fainting • Inability to keep any food down for 24 hours • Blurred vision • Sudden and severe swelling, especially in the face • Unpleasant-smelling or unusual vaginal discharge • Constant or severe headaches • Blood in your urine or painful or burning urination • Fever of 101 degrees F or greater • Baby is not moving as much as it normally does • Chronic Hypertension • Previous Problem in Pregnancy • Previous miscarriage • Mothers under 20 or over 35 • Asthmatic Mother • Suspected RH Negative Mother or other genetic problems, Drug addictions or exposure to drugs • Previous multiple births • Diabetic Mother • Cardiac Disorders- heart disease • No prenatal care • & many others… Postpartum Problems • Infections, (including uterine, bladder, or kidney infections) • Excessive bleeding after delivery • Pain in the perineal area (between the vagina and the rectum) • Vaginal discharge • Swollen breasts • Breast infection or Clogged milk ducts • Stretch marks |
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