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Physical Changes that occurs in Pregnancy
During pregnancy a woman's body undergoes many changes, some of them stressful and uncomfortable, throughout the first, second and third trimester, as follows:
First Trimester   -   1-12 weeks
  • No periods or light bleeding
  • Passing urine more frequently.
  • Bloating, cramps and backaches.
  • Morning sickness - bouts of nausea.
  • Increased saliva
  • Dizziness and fainting.

Second Trimester  -   12-28 weeks
  • Growing belly
  • Breast changes - they become larger.
  • Aches and pains.
  • Bleeding gums.
  • Skin, hair and nail changes.

Third Trimester   -    29 -40 weeks
  • Continual breast growth.
  • Aches and pains
  • Weight gain.
  • Backache and sciatica
  • Breathlessness
  • Carpal tunnel/numb and tingling hands.
  • Heart burn
  • Spider veins and varicose veins of the legs and vulva
  • Breast and nipple changes - they become more tender and swollen.
  • Tiredness (fatigue).
  • Headaches.
  • Constipation and wind.
  • Libido - increase sexual drive.
  • Food aversions or cravings.


  • Swelling fluid retention.
  • Stretch marks
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Restless legs and cramping
  • Nose bleeds, colds and sinuses


  • Leg cramps
  • Nausea and vomiting during late pregnancy.
  • Palpations.
  • Restless legs and cramping.
  • Swelling, fluid retention
  • Symphysis pubic pain.
  • Tiredness and insomnia.
The Benefits of Massage During Pregnancy.
There are many benefits that massage can help during pregnancy and it is a perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well being.
Prenatal massage can help by:
  • Relieving muscular knots, tension and discomfort such as back and hip pain, tension in neck and shoulders and headaches.
  • Stimulating the lymphatic system in eliminating waste products, relieving oedema and sore swollen ankles and feet,  in combating against fatigue  and to promote  more energy.
  • Increasing local and general blood circulation, which brings more oxygen and nutrients to the cells of both the mother and foetus, in the same time taking the load of the heart and keeping the blood pressure in check.
  • Relieve depression and anxiety caused by hormonal changes and enhance relaxation during pregnancy.
  • Soothing and relaxing the nervous tension in which promotes more restful sleep and help prevent pregnancy related insomnia.
  • Stimulating the glandular secretion, which help to stabilize hormone levels, relax tense muscles and increase muscular flexibility.  
  • Relaxing the baby, particularly if the abdomen is gently stroked.
Advance Dip. Myotherapy (Remedial Massage), Cert. Aromatherapy, Cert. Pregnancy Massage, Cert. Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Adv. Level cert. Bowen Therapy.
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