Second trimester: 14-27 weeks
During this trimester you may start to feel the strain of the increasing weight of your baby and your limbs and joints may start to feel swollen and achy.
Massage in the second trimester includes deeper work as well as lymphatic drainage techniques where necessary and can help to:
- Relieve muscular aches and pains
- Promote better sleep (and encourage your baby to rest)
- Prevent oedema or swelling of joints and limbs
- Reduce varicose veins
- Prevent stretch marks
- Encourage the baby into the correct foetal position (through gentle exercises)
- Emotionally prepare you for childbirth
- Ensure postural awareness and correct poor posture
- Involve your partner through demonstrating massage techniques
Find out about the benefits of Pregnancy Massage in the Third Trimester.
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