![]() ![]() This position puts the muscles in the lower back into a relaxed position, gently lengthens the spine, reducing the effects of lower back pain whilst supporting the abdomen. The side lying position offers a number of positive physical and psychological benefits for both mum and baby. What are the benefits of a side-lying position?Ĭatherine McInerney, Director of Pregnancy Massage Australia, recommends the side-lying position as the safest option for massage during pregnancy. Lying face down will put additional pressure on the chest and sinuses.įor all of these reasons, I prefer to do all of my pregnancy massages in the side lying position. According to Carole Osborne, author of Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy, p utting pressure on the lower back while lying face down can increase intrauterine pressure, shorten the muscles in the lower back and increase strain on the ligaments, which maintain the correct position of the uterus and support the pelvis.Īs your pregnancy progresses the breasts will enlarge and some women may notice an increase in sinus pressure. Lying face down while pregnant can actually aggravate the discomforts of pregnancy. Extra towels and padding must be used to pad up the belly cutout depending on the depth required for the client. Therapists must ensure that there is sufficient support of the pelvis and that there is no increase in lumbar lordosis. Specially designed pregnancy pillow systems can be used up until 25 weeks but therapists must use caution and it should not be used for longer than 20 minutes. ![]() ![]() ![]() In reality, these systems are usually designed for use by physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths, where the pregnant client is lying face down for a maximum of 10-15min, not for hour long massages. Many mothers-to-be think that to get a good massage, they need to be lying face-down and expect to be lying in a pregnancy pillow or a table with a pregnancy hole. Our Knox Remedial Massage Therapist, Leanne, explains what our mummas need to know about Pregnancy Massage. ![]()
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