Expectant mothers often experience physiological discomfort during pregnancy, and as the gestational age increases and the fetus develops and grows, they may also experience soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, as well as physical fatigue and other discomforts. Proper massage can promote blood circulation and relieve back pain, but expectant mothers are also afraid of affecting fetal health during pregnancy. So, where are the areas that cannot be massaged during pregnancy?
1. During pregnancy, women should not massage the cervical spine and the San Yin Jiao acupoint at will. Improper massage of these areas can easily affect pregnancy health and may have adverse effects on the normal development of the fetus.
2. As the gestational age increases, women are particularly prone to lower back pain during pregnancy. However, massage should be done with extra caution and avoid massaging the lower back casually, as improper techniques can also pose a risk to pregnancy health.
3. During pregnancy, the abdomen is a key protected area for women. Because the uterus in the abdomen is an important organ for nurturing the fetus, massaging the abdomen can stimulate the uterus, which may lead to malposition of the fetus and even induce miscarriage or premature birth.
4. In addition, women during pregnancy need to use gentle and soothing techniques to massage any area, with moderate kneading and kneading being appropriate. For acupoints that may not lead to good pregnancy health, it is advisable not to massage them on your own. For example, if you experience lower back pain or obvious discomfort in the shoulders and neck, it is necessary to go to a regular traditional Chinese medicine institution for massage. Improper massage techniques and inaccurate acupoint selection should be avoided, which may be detrimental to pregnancy health.
