There are different types of massage and most of them can be adapted to pregnant women, but care must be taken to avoid putting pressure on certain points. Among the main massages that are performed by pregnant women are:
- Therapeutic to relieve muscle overload.
- Relaxing to avoid stress.
- Perineal to prepare for childbirth.
- Lymphatic to reduce fluid accumulation.
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By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sarai Arrones BSc, MSc (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/30/2025