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AW: Prenatal massage

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Heading for a prenatal massage this morning.  I have never had one and I'm a little nervous about how comfortable it's actually going to be given tha I cannot be on my stomach. 

If it were earlier on in my pregnancy I would ask what the pressure points are to avoid but now I'm wondering which ones bring on contractions...

Anyone know?

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Re: AW: Prenatal massage

  • MrsJMBMrsJMB

    Fun!

    I remembered something about hands, but I did a quick Google search and came up with this:

    Hoku - This point can be found on the top of your hand in the webbing between your thumb and index finger. Press on an angle underneath the bone that connects with the index finger. To stimulate contractions, rub the point. This point can be used for pain relief with steady pressure during contractions.Spleen 6 - On the inside of the ankle, trace up four of mother's finger widths above the ankle bone. Rub for about 1 minute.Bladder 32 - This point is halfway between the dimple in the buttocks and the spine. You can find it by tracing up one of the mother's finger width's above the top of the buttocks crease. You should feel a small depression where the point lies.


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    imageMrsJMB:

    Fun!

    I remembered something about hands, but I did a quick Google search and came up with this:

    Hoku - This point can be found on the top of your hand in the webbing between your thumb and index finger. Press on an angle underneath the bone that connects with the index finger. To stimulate contractions, rub the point. This point can be used for pain relief with steady pressure during contractions. Spleen 6 - On the inside of the ankle, trace up four of mother's finger widths above the ankle bone. Rub for about 1 minute. Bladder 32 - This point is halfway between the dimple in the buttocks and the spine. You can find it by tracing up one of the mother's finger width's above the top of the buttocks crease. You should feel a small depression where the point lies.


    I found those as well!  I just wanted to see if there were any others...god, I'm getting desperate, even if it does nothing, I want to feel like I'm being productive! :)

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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    I know Laura told me she got one (I don't have time to read if she responded) and she liked it. I have a feeling you'll love it!
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  • manda429manda429

    You lay on your side and they surround you with pillows.  It's heaven and you will be so happy afterwards :-)

    I know a good place in Indy if anyone is looking for recommendations!

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