Thursday, May 8, 2008

Massage for Pregnant Women

In China, treatments tend to focus on traditional Chinese medicine, alternative therapists and herbs.

In Korea, Jin shin jyutsu, is a holistic healing treatment. Believed to help with range of conditions, during pregnancy it can assist with relieving muscle or joint pain, promoting sleep and relieving anxiety and stress

In India, Ayurvedic treatments during pregnancy, for stress relief, reduce back aches, and reduce chances of prolonged and painful delivery

In Thailand, massage technique focus on lower back and legs for muscle relief from the extra weight whilst post –natal therapies deal with detoxifying and rebalancing after childbirth

In Indonesia, jamu’s (herbal medicine) is very popular for treating pregnant women during the pre- and post natal periods. Indonesia is also home to numerous spa treatments for pregnant women with baths, steams and massages among the more popular