The Potential Benefits of Infrared Therapy for Pregnancy

Despite numerous studies and proven claims stating that infrared therapy improves some health issues like blood circulation and muscle recovery, its safety during pregnancy is still a hot topic. 

The answer to whether infrared therapy is safe for pregnancy isn’t straightforward. While infrared saunas have showcased an increasing body of evidence of its health benefits, pregnancy continues to be a sensitive matter, as we safeguard both the safety of both mother and unborn child. 

Rojo Light Therapy is here to guide you through the complexities of choosing safe and effective treatments, balancing the benefits with the utmost caution. 

Nevertheless, being up-to-date about the new studies and guidelines emerging must also be done. The continuous progress in medical science presents challenges in keeping up,however related studies can lead us clearer insights. 

Potential Benefits for Pregnant Women

• Pain and Inflammation Reduction: Gestation frequently occurs in women's bodies as they experience different kinds of discomforts like back pain, swelling, and joint pain. According to the study, red light therapy probably has the existential benefit of fighting inflammation and expediting intended biological processes that are expected from medication.

• Mood Enhancement: Infrared therapy may have the potential to enhance mood and fight depression which is more common during pregnancy, which is a period where emotional change is the rule.

In fact, according to the study of Dr. Richard S. Schwartz (professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School), the effectiveness of light therapy is comparable to that of antidepressants, or psychotherapy like cognitive behavioural therapy. 

He also added that even though different studies directly contradict each other, the efficacy of these therapies is still in the range of 40% - 60% in terms of reducing the symptoms. The healing effects as a result of mixing the two drugs — light therapy and drugs — are the most fruitful in treating depression.

• Better Sleep: One of the significant benefits of red light therapy among pregnant women is having good quality sleep. Having a good sleep is very crucial to pregnancy but often hard to achieve due to physical discomfort and hormonal changes. 

The study performed in 2012 was intended to determine the impact on sleep and performance when red-light therapy (RLT) is applied. They selected 10 female athletes at random and 30-minute RLT sessions per night for two weeks before measurements were taken.

After undergoing the two-week infrared therapy, the athletes who received treatment had better sleep, more melatonin production, and a boost in their endurance.

Takeaways from Rojo Light Therapy

Here's the bottom line: Red light treatment could really solve a lot of health problems, with the potential of nurturing  pregnancy. With this being said, further study should continue to be monitored to fully characterise whether or not Red Light Therapy holds fundamental implications on foetal health, risk to the mother and more.

 If you are considering trying it while you are pregnant, it is highly advised to consult your GP or any other health expert first. 

Have questions on which red light therapy panel to choose?  We're dedicated to supporting you in choosing that which best suits you and your bundle of joy. Contact us today.