PMC Benefits of Prenatal Massage 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a documented benefit of prenatal massage on hormone levels?

Accepted Answer

Decreased cortisol and norepinephrine

Answer

Prenatal massage has been documented to decrease stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine, contributing to reduced maternal stress and anxiety.

Question 2

Prenatal massage addressing carpal tunnel syndrome benefits the client primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Reducing edema and forearm tension that compress the median nerve

Answer

Pregnancy-related carpal tunnel is often caused by edema and muscle tension; massage reduces these factors to relieve compression on the median nerve.

Question 3

From a research perspective, one of the most significant long-term benefits of regular prenatal massage is:

Accepted Answer

Improved birth outcomes including lower rates of prematurity

Answer

Studies demonstrate that regular prenatal massage is associated with improved birth outcomes, including lower rates of premature birth and reduced low birth weight.

Question 4

Which physiological mechanism best explains why prenatal massage reduces swelling in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Increased venous return and lymphatic drainage

Answer

Massage promotes venous return and stimulates lymphatic drainage, both of which effectively reduce peripheral edema common in pregnancy.

Question 5

Research by Tiffany Field specifically documented that prenatal massage was associated with reduced rates of:

Accepted Answer

Cesarean delivery

Answer

Field's research found that women who received regular prenatal massage had lower rates of cesarean delivery, linked to reduced anxiety and better pain management during labor.

(PMC) Prenatal Massage Certification Practice Test

(PMC) Prenatal Massage Certification Practice Test

PMC Benefits of Prenatal Massage 3