How to massage pregnant women with colds

Some women catch a cold during pregnancy. At this time, they should be treated with special care. Do not take medicine blindly. Many medicines can easily irritate the fetus. The safest way is to massage the acupoints. This can not only achieve the effect of treating colds, but also play a good preventive role. At the same time, it can also relieve physical fatigue. So how should pregnant women massage when they have a cold?

First, how should pregnant women massage when they have a cold? Acupoint selection method: The cold-treating point on the palm is located between the thumb and index finger of the left hand (near the base of the thumb) and on the palm surface below the second joint of the right thumb. Massage method: Use a metal spoon to heat it in boiling water (not to the extent that it does not burn your hands), and then place it on the "cold-curing point" on the surface of your palm to massage. If there is any abnormality in a certain area, strengthen the massage at that area. After a short heat massage, stimulate the area with a spoon soaked in cold water. For those with mild colds or coughs, stimulate 5-10 times using the above method.

Second, massage the “Fengchi Point”. Method of acupoint location: Located in the depression between the hairline and the large tendon (trapezius muscle) at the back of the neck. It is the first important acupoint for treating wind-cold. Massage method: The expectant mother sits, and the expectant father stands and gently massages the Fengchi point with the thumbs of both hands, or massages with the thumb and index finger of one hand while holding the head with the other hand. Expectant mothers can also massage themselves at any time!

Third, foot massage. Urethra: On the inner side of both feet, approximately halfway between the ankle and heel, there will be a diagonal concave groove when massaging. The massage direction is from the bladder reflex area towards the heel. Bladder: On the inner side of both feet, approximately where the ankle joint meets the sole of the foot, you will feel a bulging fleshy ball when massaging it. The massage direction is from the ureteral connection point to the urethra obliquely.

How should pregnant women massage when they have a cold? Massaging the Hegu acupoint can clear away heat, relieve symptoms, regulate qi and open the mind. The Hegu point is located on both hands. The specific massage method is to put the thumb and index finger together, and then the highest point of the muscle is the Hegu point. There is a Hegu point on each hand. When massaging, you can first use the fingers of one hand to press the Hegu point of the other hand. Massage in a clockwise direction and repeatedly rotate the massage. When you feel numbness, swelling and pain in your hand, you can switch to the other hand and massage in the same way. Because postpartum women have poor physical constitution, they are more likely to catch colds than normal people. Regularly massaging the Hegu point can help promote blood circulation, clear away heat and detoxify, and further prevent colds.