Feeling badly after a massage

HeavenBlessedMom

Almost 22 wks with triplets.  Had my 3rd pregnancy massage yesterday.  Felt fine during it, but rundown afterwards and not "right" today.  Thankfully, 14 mo old DD is with nanny and I'm laying down for a bit after taking care of DD until 7:30.  After1st massage in early Dec threw up 3 times, though had full blown flu the next day, so I contribute it to that.  2nd massage felt great except I learned to have them stay away from my feet as that made me queasy.  Anyone else have bad experiences?  Guess I won't do them anymore...

LottaLattes

I know some disagree but I don't do prenatal massages until third tri. Unless your therapist is extremely educated about it, there are pressure points that can be stimulated that you shouldn't at this stage. And it might all be nonsense but I tend toward better safe than sorry in such cases.

Momof8inSC

I had one in early second trimester. Got a horrible migraines afterwards. And just felt rundown. Not good. It was my first ever and it wasn't prenatal. It was one my friend bought for me in a mall. Sweet gesture. But I was miserable afterwards. I might try for a real prenatal later on.

Burberry0421

I was always told to avoid them until the third trimester when you are in the safe zone. There are so many things that can trigger issues. I would avoid them for the rest of the time, especially if you keep feeling bad afterwards.

whitehousem

Drink tons of water! Massage can/Should release toxins into your body.

g8trbaby01

Water water water and even more water!! I got massages regularly before pregnancy and drinking tons of water before and after is key. I've got my first perinatal one scheduled for 28 weeks(3more weeks) and I'm not sure what to expect but after reDing this I'm a bit worried for sure!