Pregnancy, with all its special moments and beautiful experiences for the mother, is an exquisite era of her life. An expecting mother challenges both physical and emotional situations and these new experiences vary from person to person. Changes in body shape and gaining weight, mothers-to-be are prone to feel fatigued and they suffer from cramps in different parts of their body and at this point they are most likely to pamper themselves with massage therapy to alleviate pregnancy-related pains.

In this article, we would like to rise argue whether is it truly beneficial, for both mother and baby, to receive massage during pregnancy and leave the conclusion to be made by our dear readers.

Prenatal massage is well known in most countries. But if you inquire more carefully, you would notice that it is most used to expedite labor for a woman giving birth. Therefore, a masseur should be certified in this area and be acknowledged about a pregnant woman’s situation; but we all know that obstetricians and midwives are those who are acquainted in this field, not the masseurs.

Now is SPA a suitable place for expecting mothers

Women are prone to face complications such as miscarriage or preterm labor, etc. during pregnancy and masseurs are not qualified for dealing with these inevitable issues. Evidently, massage can affect positioning of the baby, heightens blood pressure risk as well as changes in blood sugar level, etc. Therefore, equipment required for pregnancy massage can be different to standard issue and we suggest that if a mother is to receive massage for her discomforts, she should be in a well-equipped clinic supervised by experts and obstetricians so that there will be no hazard for mother and the baby.

More importantly, although most women would like to receive foot massage during their trimesters, it may be interesting to know that in eastern south Asia Reflexology Massage was conventionally used for outlawed abortions, since foot sole is one of the most sensitive area of the body and there can be some risks if particular pressure points are stimulated during pregnancy.

Above all, the essential oils used for massage are not suitable for pregnant women, since it might have been noticed that by nature, women become more sensitive to smell and they avoid any kind of aromatic substances during their pregnancy.

In spite of all aforementioned points, being in a SPA can benefit expecting mothers in different ways as it is not abridged to massage therapy. 

The environment itself can help them relax or even they may receive facial massage which can be wonderfully relaxing way to keep skin beautifully healthy. They may also dip their feet in SPA springs or baths in order to reduce stress and easing tension which is very helpful for both mother and to-be-born baby.

 So if you, as an expecting mother, would like to nurture your body with a blissful luxury in a SPA, it is vital to consult with your prenatal expert and make this choice consciously.