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Prenatal Massage

PurpleFrog15PurpleFrog15 member
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Anyone had one yet? I have my first one tonight and CANNOT wait. I did her, though, that they don't rub hands or feet. If that's true, I might be dissapointed, as that's normally my favorite part of a massage. And what would the reasoning for that be?
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  • ocho2002ocho2002
    Google reflexology - certain parts of the hands and feet are connected to the uterus, etc. Skilled and trained practitioners know how to avoid those points.
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  • AZAmy77AZAmy77 member

    I had one last week and they still did my hands and feet.

    I thought it was fantastic, and may have to treat myself again later in pregnancy!

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  • msyoonmsyoon
    imagelabinkley1:
    Anyone had one yet? I have my first one tonight and CANNOT wait. I did her, though, that they don't rub hands or feet. If that's true, I might be dissapointed, as that's normally my favorite part of a massage. And what would the reasoning for that be?


    they still rub hands and feet just not the ankles and other pressure points. make sure the therapist is prenatal certified because dinky salons don't all have proper certification. and avoid the aromatherapy oils just unscented which is a big bummer since I love oils
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  • mlandwehrmlandwehr member
    I had my first one last Friday, it wasn't bad. They just brushed my hands and that was about it
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  • courty625courty625 member
    I had one recently. The girl I go to is certified in pregnancy massage and reflexology/ deep tissue work. There are certain pressure points they will avoid or just go over gently.  She even did some rubbing around my belly for RLP.. amazing!
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  • megaroo64megaroo64 member
    I went on Friday to a prenatal certified gal.  She was pretty good... and she did do my hands and feet, but it was less intense than say a normal massage.  Have fun though.. it is such a treat. 
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  • IlovebeingamomIlovebeingamom member
    I'm a certified massage therapist and certified prenatal and there is nothing wrong with rubbing anything. Even pressure points. It's holding those pressure points that can cause potential preterm labor. Enjoy!
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  • AZMagnini14AZMagnini14 member
    Mine is tomorow! I can't wait!!

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  • beachbum0084beachbum0084 member

    imageIlovebeingamom:
    I'm a certified massage therapist and certified prenatal and there is nothing wrong with rubbing anything. Even pressure points. It's holding those pressure points that can cause potential preterm labor. Enjoy!

     

    I am as well and completely agree... It would take someone really working on those points for several minutes and using a pretty good amount of pressure for something to happen. Most people just err on the side of caution. And as for oils most of the regular scents are completely fine... especially if you are on the receiving end of the massage. Its more when you are exposed to them day in and day out that they can become a problem. There are certain ones to stay away from all together but none that you will probably run in to.

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