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Article by Ben Pianese

What Is Pregnancy Massage?

Like any other type of massage, prenatal massage focuses on improving the overall well-being of the body, by relaxing the muscles, eliminating pain, soothing sore spots and improving circulation and mobility. In addition to that, prenatal massage also focuses on the unique necessities of the pregnant woman.

This means some changes are made in the usual ways of performing the massage. The most significant change regards the woman’s position. Pregnant women cannot simply lie on the massage table with their face pointed towards the floor because of their swollen, sensitive breasts and, especially, because of their big, round belly. Lying on the back is also not a suitable solution; this results in an increased pressure on the vein that carries the blood from the legs to the heart, because of the uterus’s tremendous weight. This is why the prenatal massage requires a special table, which has some hollowed-out spots, so that the woman would be able to lie on it with her face down. Special pillows to support the belly and breasts are also required. If there is no special table, the woman can lie comfortably on her side, with the help of bolsters (pillows with a special design). This position is often considered to be more comfortable for pregnant women, especially during their later stage of pregnancy.

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Question by ♥Donato’s Mommy is expecting again♥: Did you suffer from prenatal depression?
Hello.
I think I’m suffering from prenatal depression.
How did you feel towards your unborn?
What thoughts or feelings did you have?
OR
If you suffered from Post natal depression how was it?

Thanks

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The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution : Gentle Ways to Make Good-bye Easy from Six Months to Six Years

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Generalized anxiety following unintended pregnancies resolved through childbirth and abortion: a cohort study of the 1995 National Survey of Family Growth … article from: Journal of Anxiety Disorders]

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Treating postpartum depression. (Drugs, Pregnancy, and Lactation).(Brief Article): An article from: Family Practice News

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In the story I’m writing, one of the three main characters suffers from severe depression, exacerbated by her 6th miscarriage — she has 7 children. A convert to Catholicism, she and her husband do not believe in any birth control except the rythym method. She is 47, lower middle class, grew up poor on a small scratch farm in the the mountains of Virginia, and now lives in Northern Virginia. Depression and mental illness run in her family.

Post partum depression is a condition that manifests itself in women following the birth of a child. The most notable symptoms experienced by sufferers of post partum depression include sleeping disturbances, recurrent sadness, loss of appetite, loss of energy, hopelessness, frustration, exhaustion, guilt, low self esteem, social withdrawal, and many other negative experiences.

Although much time and effort has been expended trying to unlock the secrets of this condition, no definitive single factor can be identified that in itself leads to post partum depression. Several issues have been singled out as important factors that contribute in part to the condition. These include prenatal depression, lack of self esteem, prenatal anxiety, and chronic conflict with a spouse.

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My hormones are all over the place, ironically even with a precious little baby in my tummy, and a loving supportive family, I still fell alone. I was so excited in my first trimester but now, I have no energy or desire to do those things that used to make me happy. I just feel so drained all the time. I don’t really see my friends and I seldom leave the house anymore. I’m terrified that these thoughts will make me a bad mother, and I only have 5 more weeks to prepare myself for his arrival. What can I do to re-charge myself. Are these fears common?

I am 22 weeks pregnant and I have been real depressed for the last month. I have had tons of stress on me I have two other children and I never felt this way when I was pregnant with them.I have had financial struggles the loss of my grandpa 5 months ago. I just keep feeling so down and drained and when I get real upset I get the thought that everyone would be better off without my drama sort of speak I would never hurt myself but I hate these feelings and I don’t know what to do all advice is welcome please.