Massage?

cnw112784

My back feels like its in knots! I heard some massage isnt good but some is...anyone have any experience with massage and whats ok and whats not?

TaraDustin

Find somewhere that does specifically prenatal massages. They have massage therapists that are certified for prenatal massages so they know what they can and can't do. I found out that the place I always go to actually does prenatal and it costs the same amount!

hopefulinCO

A perk of my job is a free massage every Friday.  Our massage therapist is trained in prenatal.  The main things they need to avoid are going too deep on the traps and the feet, which can both cause early labor.  Also, we prop my shoulder when I'm on my back so that I'm not lying completely flat.  When I get bigger she will have to have me lay on my side instead of my stomach.

TeamM

hopefulinCO:

A perk of my job is a free massage every Friday.  Our massage therapist is trained in prenatal.  The main things they need to avoid are going too deep on the traps and the feet, which can both cause early labor.  Also, we prop my shoulder when I'm on my back so that I'm not lying completely flat.  When I get bigger she will have to have me lay on my side instead of my stomach.

I must say you have the best job!!! Didn't they also get a cot for you?

To answer the post, yes a prenatal massage it wonderful, as long as they know what they are doing.

TeamM

hopefulinCO:

A perk of my job is a free massage every Friday.  Our massage therapist is trained in prenatal.  The main things they need to avoid are going too deep on the traps and the feet, which can both cause early labor.  Also, we prop my shoulder when I'm on my back so that I'm not lying completely flat.  When I get bigger she will have to have me lay on my side instead of my stomach.

I must say you have the best job!!! Didn't they also get a cot for you?

To answer the post, yes a prenatal massage it wonderful, as long as they know what they are doing.

cantalopes24

My biggest concern with massage in first tri is that it releases toxins into your body. It may be hard to find a place that will take you during first tri anyway.