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Many pregnant women wonder if massage can induce labor. They worry that going into labor too soon or unexpectedly could harm their baby. The good news is that the research agrees: there is no evidence that massage can induce labor unless combined with other techniques that can dilate the cervix and thus help induce labor.
However, massage is good for pregnant women – it relieves muscle tension, reduces stress and relieves lower back pain, which can be very helpful. Regular massage during pregnancy helps to improve blood flow and lymph flow and reduce unnecessary stress hormones. This allows the time of birth to pass more easily. As a result, midwives often recommend that mothers have a professional massage during the last few months as part of their preparation for childbirth.
However, caution should be exercised - abortion or labor facilitating techniques should never be used without medical supervision. While massage is unlikely to induce labor on its own, you should consult your doctor or midwife before attempting any type of massage and seek advice.
However, massage is good for pregnant women – it relieves muscle tension, reduces stress and relieves lower back pain, which can be very helpful. Regular massage during pregnancy helps to improve blood flow and lymph flow and reduce unnecessary stress hormones. This allows the time of birth to pass more easily. As a result, midwives often recommend that mothers have a professional massage during the last few months as part of their preparation for childbirth.
However, caution should be exercised - abortion or labor facilitating techniques should never be used without medical supervision. While massage is unlikely to induce labor on its own, you should consult your doctor or midwife before attempting any type of massage and seek advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Die Forschung gibt keine Hinweise darauf, dass Massagen Wehen auslösen. Schwangere sollten Behandlungen trotzdem vorab ärztlich oder mit der Hebamme besprechen.
Aus Angst vor einem zu frühen Einsetzen der Wehen. Genau dafür fehlen nach aktueller Forschungslage die Belege.
Auf sanfte, angepasste Techniken und die vorherige Rücksprache mit Ärztin oder Hebamme.
By the NAIPO editorial team Massage and product experts from Hamburg
Product experts, service technicians and massage enthusiasts from Alsterwell GmbH — specializing in massage technology for over a decade, with its own workshop and showrooms for test sitting.
Reviewed by David Eberst, co-founder of NAIPO
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