Cells that are form fibers and ground substance in the extracellular matrix of fibrous connective tissue, and fibrocytes are cells that maintain it. Large white blood cells that are capable of moving about and ingesting foreign substances, including microorganisms in the connective tissue.
Improves posture. Besides improving circulation, prenatal massage also helps improve posture and reduce back pain. Massage improves flexibility and muscle tone, enhancing the motherâs ability to carry the extra weight of the fetus. In addition to that, massage helps in relieving muscle spasm and leg cramps.
The type of massage the expectant mother receives depends on where they are in the term of their pregnancy. You must be in your second or third trimester to receive a prenatal massage session, and the general rule of thumb is the further along the pregnancy, the less rigorous and deep the massage becomes. Most techniques concentrate primarily on a technique referred to as Effleurage.