Two questions non related!

lisareznar

Question #1:  I'm getting a pedicure this week, and have not had one since pregnant.  Do I tell them when I make an appointment that I am pregnant?  Or do I just wait until I get there and hope they notice?  Or do I need to tell them at all?  I just heard this thing about foot massages and I don't know if it is a wives tail. 

 

Question #2:  My LO has been in the breech position.  So I am going to start going for more regular ultrasounds bc I really would not like to have a c-section.  Anyways, if she is breech the dr said she will work with a nurse to "massage" the baby into position.  When I mentioned this to other women they all said, "Ooooo I heard that is a horrible painful thing."  Anyone know about this??    Yikes

AndromedaEclipse

1)  The last time I had a pedicure, they told me that if I were overdue, I should come in for another one to get things started.  I think it was some kind of point in the ankle/heel that can induce labor if you're ready.  Not a wives tale, more like alternative medicine.

 2)  I've heard that it's painful as well.  But for most doctors, it's that or c-section, so I'd chose the ECV once I'm at full term.  There are things you can do that they say will turn the baby (like lying upside down on an ironing board) but I don't know if they actually work.

JuneBugBaby2012

1. I just had a pedicure last week. She just did a light massage on her own, but I would just say you'd prefer that before she gets going. I think they'd have to spend a good deal of time on the pressure points to really make a difference.

 2. I haven't had one done but my friend that did said it was just a lot of pressure and was uncomfortable. I'd be willing to try it to avoid a c-section and would try the exercise methods/positions mentioned on here and third trimester. Good luck!

hollyg1920

1.  I just had a pedicure this week...still have an inside baby   The woman who does my pedicures has been doing them for 5 years and she has never had a woman go into labor--even when they request her to focus on the pressure point

2.  Go to a chiropractor who has studied webster's technique.  It does not hurt--they focus on releasing tight tendons/ligaments in the hips and pelvic area. My chiro has had great success in flipping babies.  Also, try spinningbabies.com for things you can do at home.  If you are close to 37w they can try an external version where your OB will try and flip the baby.  it can range from feeling tons of pressure to very painful

AshleyR711

1. You need a lot of pressure to put on the pressure point to even do anything, I wouldn't even stress about it.

2. No idea, GL!

cpink117

1) i wouldnt worry about a pedi they feel so good on tired swollen feet

2)a version can actually put you in labor and then require an emergency csection my lil guy keeps flipping around so ive already scheduled my csection but i had one with my first there not as bad as people keep saying i was up and moving around the next day

jparrish1

1. I actually work for a nail salon. I get pedis on a regular basis. Im still pregnant:) 

sam19

1. Pedicures are fine. 

2. Sorry, I've heard versions are incredibly painful as well. Check out spinningbabies.com for ways to get baby to turn naturally. Good luck. 

zinkyn14

My LO is in breech as well. Good news, I've heard babies flip around on their own all the time.  A lady I work with was actually getting prepped for a c section and the baby flipped. I have heard message is painful. We can hope!