What massages can pregnant women do?

Pregnant women need proper exercise during pregnancy, because exercise helps relieve fatigue and improve body resistance, which is very good for the baby's development. In addition, doing some massage can relieve stress, but you need to choose the correct acupoints. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women understand the acupoints for massage clearly, and then massage the acupoints to relieve the symptoms of insomnia and headache.

What are the acupuncture points suitable for massage for pregnant women?

To relieve morning sickness, massage the Neiguan acupoint

The Neiguan point is located 2 inches directly above the center of the first horizontal line on the inside of the wrist. When massaging, you can gently press and rub it with the tip of your thumb.

To relieve headaches and improve insomnia, you can massage the Zanzhu acupoint

The Zanzhu point is located at the junction of the eyebrow and the eye socket. When massaging, you can use your fingertips to gently massage for 5 minutes.

To relieve calf cramps, massage Taichong acupoint

Taichong point is located 2 inches above the gap between the big toe and the second toe. When massaging this position, the pregnant woman can sit on the sofa or chair, stretch her legs, and place her feet on the thighs of the expectant father, who can press the point with his thumb.

To relieve back pain, massage the Shenshu point

The Shenshu point is located 1.5 inches beside the lower edge of the lumbar spinous process, that is, 1.5 inches from the navel to the side of the spine, and then one inch below. To massage this area, the pregnant woman can sit on a chair and the expectant father can gently tap along both sides of the spine from top to bottom.

Enhance immunity, massage the face

To massage your face, you can first rub your palms to warm them up, then press the fingertips of both palms against your forehead, and then rub from top to bottom, along both sides of the nose to the chin, until your face feels warm. This not only promotes blood circulation in the face, but also dredges many acupoints and meridians, thereby enhancing immunity.

For hypnosis, stiff neck and shoulder pain, massage Fengchi acupoint

Fengchi point is located on both sides of the neck pit below the back of the head, about two thumbs away from the neck pit. When massaging, you can press the Fengchi point with the index and middle fingers of both hands until you feel soreness and warmth. If you persist in doing this for a period of time, it can not only relieve stress and have a hypnotic effect, but it can also relieve stiff neck and shoulder pain. At the same time, it can also prevent massage and correct pseudomyopia.

Which acupoints should not be pressed during pregnancy?

Hegu Point

Located at the base of the palm, that is, the depression between the thumb and index finger. Massaging this area can treat toothache, wrist and arm pain, facial paralysis, cold and fever, etc. But it is not suitable for pregnant women.

Sanyinjiao acupoint

Located three inches directly above the tip of the ankle, on the posterior edge of the tibia. This acupoint is very effective in treating gynecological diseases, including leucorrhea, excessive or insufficient menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal syndrome, etc. Because this acupoint is the intersection of multiple meridians, it is widely used. In addition to strengthening the spleen and blood, it can also regulate the liver and nourish the kidneys. It also has a calming effect and can help you sleep. But it is also not suitable for pregnant women.

Quepen Point

Located in the center of the supraclavicular fossa of the human body, 4 inches away from the anterior midline. Ordinary people can massage this acupoint to treat cough, asthma, and sore throat.

Kunlun Cave

Behind the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

Jianjing Point

At the midpoint of the line connecting the Dazhui point and the acromion, the highest point of the shoulder. Indications: Shoulder pain, headache, heavy head and light feet, eyestrain, tinnitus, high blood pressure, stiff neck, etc.

When pregnant women are massaging acupoints, they should not only avoid massaging their shoulders, but also be careful not to use too much force when massaging the soles of their feet, and stop if they feel pain, otherwise there will be bad consequences.