Is it worth it?

haleyanna19 · August 2012

I would LOVE to have a prenatal massage...but the cheapest around here is 60 bucks, for like 30 minutes! Has anyone had one and can attest to how "relaxed" you felt after one? I get sleepy just thinking about it. Lol

tma1685 · August 2012

Also check out some of the local colleges. Mine had massage therapy. They charged 15 for an hour.

LilLee11 · August 2012

I get regular massages, but my place has a belly cut out. Maybe just call places and make sure they actually have belly tables. Then you don't necessarily have to have a 'prenatal' massage.

3monkeysmama · August 2012

I go once a month too, thanks to great medical coverage. It is SO relaxing, last time I actually fell asleep! I love the tables with the belly hole and the boob cups, so I can lay on my belly and get really comfy!

When I had my second, my massage coverage was maxed out thanks to a car accident earlier that year, so I went to the massage college. I got into a pregnancy clinic, and for ten weeks, i went once a week, and it only cost $6 a week! So worth looking into, if you have a college near you!

lindsay.lou · August 2012

LilLee11:
I get regular massages, but my place has a belly cut out. Maybe just call places and make sure they actually have belly tables. Then you don't necessarily have to have a 'prenatal' massage.

This is very good advice. The belly cut out pillows are great, b/c you can lay "on your stomach" (if you know what I mean), which is sooooo comfortable. Most places in my area do a prenatal massage by having you lay on your side, which in my opinion sucks. It's not worth it. It's hard for the therapist to really get in there and do a good job when you're on your side. It's awkward and not terribly comfortable. I'd pay the money for a place with a belly pillow.

CarlySara · August 2012

I got one with did about half way through my pregnancy. This time, dh gave me a gift card early on and I am looking forward to my massage tomorrow! My body is so freaking sore. Zumba is awesoe, but man , do my legs need some tlc!

Unem · August 2012

lindsay.lou:

LilLee11:
I get regular massages, but my place has a belly cut out. Maybe just call places and make sure they actually have belly tables. Then you don't necessarily have to have a 'prenatal' massage.

This is very good advice. The belly cut out pillows are great, b/c you can lay "on your stomach" (if you know what I mean), which is sooooo comfortable. Most places in my area do a prenatal massage by having you lay on your side, which in my opinion sucks. It's not worth it. It's hard for the therapist to really get in there and do a good job when you're on your side. It's awkward and not terribly comfortable. I'd pay the money for a place with a belly pillow.

This. I got one and I had to lay on my side. It was nice, but I couldn't completely relax because I was constantly holding myself up to counteract the pressure she was putting on my back and that just isn't relaxing to me. It would've been much better if I went to a place that had a belly cut out. If you decide to get one, check to see if they have this ahead of time.

PortermansWifey · August 2012

So very worth it! I work for a chiropractor and we have 2 massage therapists. Unfortunately, I'm always working when they are so it's hard for me to schedule myself an appointment. I'm really hoping to make it happen before baby gets here, though!

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