Tips for Daddy: How to Massage Your Pregnant Wife

Pregnancy is a miracle for a mommy-to-be. It is the moment when a husband takes special care and pleases her. Mommy’s physical appearance will be naturally adjusted to support the little one. Her back, waist and legs have to work harder. Massaging is a way to comfort and relax mommy-to-be. More importantly, daddy can be a good helper.

Let’s get ready for the massage.

• Select your favorite corner in the house. Put the record on to make the ambiance more relaxing.
• Keep your fingernails short. Take off your ring, watch and others to avoid hurting your pregnant wife while massaging.
• Apply baby oil for massaging. Avoid aromatic oil since particular scent has effect on the pregnant woman.
• Warm up first. Pour the baby oil onto your palms. Rub your palms until your hands feel warm.

Let’s get started now.

Back massage

Ask your wife to sit in a comfortable position. Have your wife lie on her side with the pillows to support her body. Sit behind your wife. Relieve back pain by massaging your unclenched fist on the neck and continue gently massaging down to the shoulders, the spine and the hips for better blood circulation. The massage will help your pregnant wife more relaxed.

Legs massage

Slower blood circulation and increased hormones can result in tired and swelling legs because of clogged salt and water in the body. The tiredness can be alleviated by massaging. Gently rub from the foot up to the thigh to improve blood circulation and reduce swelling in the legs.

Toes massage

Have your wife lie down with pillows supporting her body. Sit by her foot. Hold her foot on one hand. Use another one to move her toes in circular motion. Press her foot forward and backward. Repeat for another side.

Foot massage

Hold her foot. Gently rub her foot. Avoid massaging her heel and ankle since it will make her hurt more.

Precautions for massage! Never massage with heavy strokes because the woman’s body is more sensitive during pregnancy. Gently and softly massaging your unclenched fist on your wife’s body to make her feel relaxed.

Massage can reduce worries and make the mommy-to-be relaxed. In addition, it also strengthens bond between the husband, the wife and the baby.