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Hot/Warm stone massage while pregnant?

Leelee06Leelee06
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Has anyone had one of these while pg?  I'll be getting a massage soon and I need to choose between this and a prenatal, which is essentially a regular massage. I want the warm stone massage more but am wondering if the temps are ok.  They never put them on my tummy.  Usually on my back, the back of my legs, on my feet and hands.  They aren't hot enough to heat my body temp.  I guess I want to just double check.  WDYT?
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Re: Hot/Warm stone massage while pregnant?

  • amy0887amy0887 member

    That sounds heavenly.

     A nurse told me it was fine to use a heating pad on my back as long as I didn't wrap it around my stomach, kept it on low, and didn't fall asleep with it on.  I don't see what the difference would be. 

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  • aubie96aubie96 member

    make sure your masseuse is certified in prenatal massages.  They will know what is ok and not.  I have had them done on my legs (when I got a pedi) but haven't had a massage w/hot stones w/being pg.  Like Amy said I would think it would be ok if it's not on your belly.

    I have an appt next wknd, I might have to ask my masseuse about adding the hot stones!!!! Stick out tongue

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  • sdkrlmsdkrlm
    I'd call the spa first because they may not have the pillows that allow for you to be on your belly - making the stones hard to balance if you had to be on your side. 
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  • jiffy-popjiffy-pop member
    I say, as long as it doesn't stimulate something that would start early labor or raise your body temp, it's fine. Go for it!
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  • Leelee06Leelee06

    imagesdkrlm:
    I'd call the spa first because they may not have the pillows that allow for you to be on your belly - making the stones hard to balance if you had to be on your side. 

    They offer pre- and post- natal massages that are actually done on water-filled cushions and I don't have to turn over.  I'm going to call and see if they can just combine that with the stones. Shouldn't be a problem.  Either way, I can't wait!

    Thanks for all the responses!

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