Prenatal massages?

blondolphn

My dh has a friend that does massages and asked me tonight if I would be interested in prental massages. He wants to help support her business and treat me. Hard to say no that! I am almost out of the first trimester so I know I should be good to go. Has anyone else thought about doing these during their pregnancies?

KerCo51

I have one scheduled for Friday on my birthday.  From what I have read, massages are good as long as you inform them that you are pregnant. 

mancila60

I'm planning to get one after I get into the 2nd trimester. However since I'm high risk I will ask my doctor first.

fitmomx3

I got a massage once every few weeks during my last pregnancies, and they helped with back pain so much. I'm a big fan.

shelley1002

I got one every month during my last pregnant. It was heaven, even when I was laying on my sides. Hoping to get a few this time around too.

blondolphn

Hooray, I can't wait to go now. It will be a bit of a drive since it's in his home town (about 45 minutes away), but if DH is footing the bill I won't complain.

yesthisiskim0401

Correct me if I'm wrong but I was under the impression that massages were a no go in first tri? However, take him up on that offer, especially the further along and bigger you get.

ksimo6

I get a massage every other week. Helps with my fibromyalgia. I have had zero problems!

blondolphn

I know they frown on massages during the first trimester due to the association of higher chance of miscarriages. But, I will be 12 weeks on Sunday, so I am almost out of first trimester. As far as the position, I"m not sure. I know I should ask about tha

jenibradley

I am a massage therapist and 10 weeks pregnant. There hasn't been any research to prove that massage is bad during the first trimester, however it's always better to be on the safe side. So tell your massage therapist that you're pregnant and they will us

blondolphn

Jeni, Thanks for the info. I'm sure as we all move along, we all will be more interested in what we can do to feel better. And right now a lot of us are still so nervous about our babies that we are freaking out that the smallest things will hurt our b

jenibradley

Yes you are right, if you are high risk please consult with your dr first. And if you are really worried, wait until after the first trimester. You would never want to wonder the whole pregnancy if you've done something to your baby. As a FTM I know that

Heather91011

I had several last time I was pregnant. They were amazing!!! So relaxing