How to massage your belly during pregnancy

Pregnant women can massage their belly appropriately during pregnancy, but they should pay attention to the strength to avoid affecting the development of the fetus. Pregnant women should start massaging their belly in the second trimester. At this time, the fetus is basically stable and it will not affect miscarriage easily due to belly massage. You can also feel the fetal heartbeat. Pregnant women can massage their belly from top to bottom and then communicate with the baby.

1. Back and forth stroking method

Implementation month: You can do some back and forth stroking exercises after 3 months of pregnancy.

Specific method: When the expectant mother's abdomen is completely relaxed, she can use her hands to stroke back and forth from top to bottom and from left to right. In your mind, you can imagine that your hands are really caressing the cute baby, and you will feel a sense of joy and happiness.

Note: The movements should be gentle and the time should not be too long, 2-5 minutes each time.

2. Touch, press and tap

Implementation month: After 4 months of pregnancy, you can perform gentle touching, pressing and patting exercises in addition to touching.

Specific method: The expectant mother lies flat on her back and relaxes her abdomen. First, she strokes her abdomen from top to bottom and from left to right with her hands, and gently presses and lifts with her fingers. Then, she gently presses and pats to give the fetus tactile stimulation. Generally, after a few weeks of persistence, the fetus will respond, such as slight body movement, turning of hands and feet, etc.

Note: Start with 5 minutes each time, and then increase to 5-10 minutes each time after the reaction is formed. When pressing and patting the fetus, the movements must be gentle. The expectant mother should also pay attention to the fetus's reaction. If she feels the fetus struggling or kicking, it means he does not like it, and she should stop immediately.

3. Promote walking method

Implementation month: After 6 or 7 months of pregnancy, when the expectant mother can clearly feel the fetus' head, back and limbs in the abdomen, you can add push walking exercises.

Specific method: The expectant mother lies flat on the bed, relaxes her whole body, gently strokes, presses, and pats her abdomen back and forth. At the same time, she can also gently push the fetus with her hands to let the fetus "take a walk and do exercises" in the womb.

Note: This exercise should be performed under the guidance of a doctor to avoid abdominal pain, uterine contractions, or even premature birth due to improper or excessive force. Do it for 5-10 minutes each time. The movements should be gentle and natural, with even and appropriate force, and avoid being rough. If the fetus twists its body back and forth forcefully, the expectant mother should stop pushing immediately and gently stroke the abdomen with her hands, and the fetus will slowly calm down.

Patting and exercise methods are not suitable for those who are less than 3 months pregnant, are close to the due date, or have early uterine contractions.

Pregnant women must remember not to stroke their belly back and forth. They must do it in a certain order. Also, they must pay attention to the fact that the massage time should not be too long and the frequency should not be too frequent, so as not to affect the baby's development. If you feel uncomfortable due to massage, you need to go to the hospital for medical examination in time.