Shiatsu Massage is one of the most beneficial types of massage during pregnancy.
Not only it helps relieve many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy such as backache, fatigue and
tension, sinus congestion, headaches, neck and shoulder problems, muscle cramping, and swelling of hands,
feet and legs, but it also helps mother and baby relax.
At Shiatsu Yasuragi we avoid any inconvenience to the expecting mother by giving the shiatsu massage
laterally, so that she doesn't have to lie on her stomach.
Benefits of Shiatsu Massage during pregnancy:
- Shiatsu massage helps the body eliminate waste products through the lymphatic and circulatory systems
thereby reducing fatigue increasing energy
- Shiatsu aids circulation and reduces the work load on the heart which assists in keeping blood pressure in
check
- Shiatsu stimulates glandular functions which stabilize hormones
- Shiatsu massage relieves the normal discomforts of pregnancy—backache, leg cramps, headaches and
edema (swelling)
- Shiatsu can help prevent pelvic joint instability
- Shiatsu massage increases circulation which brings more oxygen and nutrients to cells (thereby reducing
varicose veins) and to your baby’s cells providing your baby with better nourishment
- Shiatsu massage soothes and relaxes nervous tension which helps you sleep better
- Doctors and midwives agree that a relaxed mother will have a healthier pregnancy
- Shiatsu relaxes tense muscles and tones loose muscles
- Cramping, knots, tension, tightening , stiffness and muscular discomforts can be alleviated with shiatsu
massage.
- Mothers have reported that if they received shiatsu during pregnancy, their babies slept much
better, often through the night
