{"id":7498,"date":"2019-11-25T09:13:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T09:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gocohospitality.com\/?p=7498"},"modified":"2021-09-08T03:26:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T03:26:52","slug":"spa-treatments-safe-pregnant-women-ulitmate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gocohospitality.com\/zh-hans\/spa-treatments-safe-pregnant-women-ulitmate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Spa Treatments are Safe for Pregnant Women?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

25 November 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ultimate Guide to Prenatal Spa Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For pregnant women, seeking out a suitable spa experience can be difficult. Since wellness\u2019 inception, humanity has been aware that pregnant women need extra-special care and should avoid anything that could disrupt the perfect harmony found between mother and child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although certain types of spa treatments\nhave been shown to provide many benefits for pregnant women \u2013 a sense of\nwellness, relaxation and better sleep to name a few \u2013 many modern-day spas lack\nthe therapists, or the resoluteness, to risk anything that could upset a\nmother\u2019s body. However, with old and new research affirming a direct link\nbetween a mother\u2019s overall wellbeing and the health of their baby, more and\nmore women are looking for safe and positive holistic experiences that can be\nenjoyed from the first trimester to the last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a study by Kings College London<\/a>, it was found that maternal stress and anxiety before and during pregnancy can affect a baby\u2019s brain development, and the US National Academy of Sciences<\/a> suggests that mums-to-be who suffer physical or mental stress are more likely to experience premature birth and lead to altered early life behaviour. Although frightening for mothers, these types of statistics start an important discussion: How do pregnant women access the treatments they need to help reduce stress and improve wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Right Massage for Mothers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that the right types of massage during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, relieve muscle aches and improve newborn health. Not to be confused with perineal massage \u2013 the practice of manually stretching the birth canal to ease labour pains which must be conducted by a specialist \u2013 mothers-to-be can safely enjoy a range of prenatal massage <\/strong>treatments and spa offerings that are not only safe but beneficial to both mother and child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trained therapists are best informed and consulted about the state of pregnancy before any massage treatment takes place. This not only ensures both parties are safe and comfortable, but also it helps to reduce anxiety and not lead to any unwanted surprises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massages that are specifically designed to\nrelax muscle tension and improve blood circulation are good go-to options for\nmothers-to-be. More intense massage treatments, such as Thai or deep-tissue, should\nbe avoided as the stretches and pressures on the body can be disruptive. In\naddition, lying face-down for a massage is best avoided when pregnant,\nespecially after the first trimester. Side-lying positions are the safest as\neven specialised cushion sets can still be problematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Pregnancy Association<\/a>, therapists trained in Swedish prenatal massage are believed to offer the best treatments, as they can expertly tailor the massage to address the discomforts associated with skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts in pregnant women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other benefits of prenatal massage include:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n