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June 2012 Moms
prenatal massage
Anyone had one? I was given a gift certificate from work, went today, and O.M.G.......I already want to go back. For $65/hr, if I'm lucky I can afford to go back once or twice more before L&D-day.
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Re: prenatal massage
i had one near my birthday...trying to find the time to go back and get another...busy weekends get in the way, plus waiting for the stressfull family weekend to be over, so they can work that kink out of my back afterwards...they are so worth it.
Not sure where you live, but there are places that offer cheaper massages and are still certified to give maternity massages...hope you can find one!
Goodbye little angel(7/22/2011)....see you in heaven
Goodbye my second angel (9/18/2011)
Am I the only one who didn't like it? I LOVED massages before being pregnant and when I finally went just a couple weeks ago, I felt ripped off!
I had to lay on my side which I expected but it made it uncomfortable. The woman didn't massage most of my back because she said most of the nerves are connected to my uterus. She also hardly rubbed me...I'm not into deep tissue but some pressure is very welcome. She basically apologized the whole time because couldn't give me a real massage. It was basically if DH had given me one reluctantly (you know the ones where he goes "finnnne I'll give you a back rub" and then has his attention on tv while he half asses the back rub).
Has this been your experience or should I try a different place?
It is definitely not as thorough as the massages I've had in the past (I do like deep tissue), but it was relaxing and when I came home, I had a lovely nap from feeling so relaxed.
I didn't feel ripped off, I felt sick. I went when I was pregnant with DD and it was awful. I was sweating profusely, could barely catch my breath. It was all I could do not to vomit right on the table. The girl actually had to stop and get me some soda.
My back is killing me and I would love to have a massage, but I'm terrified of having the same experience again and wasting $100.
I loved it. The therapists did apply pressure (not like deep tissue, but good pressure) and they did work all the back. They worked the legs very lightly to prevent dislodging potential clots. It was very relaxing!
I got a few for free at work and I will be getting more soon. Can't wait!