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Massage and EARLY pregnancy

ANDOPANO6ANDOPANO6 member
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Hi ladies,

This might be a dumb question, but I'm going to see if y'all know anything about this anyway.

I just got a positive on an HPT, first IVF, I don't have my beta for 2 more days, so I stress the EARLY part, as in I'm still waiting to see if this is all real.

My question is, I have a massage envy membership and I'd real like to great myself to a massage tonight. Does anyone think this early on that could harm anything. I'm cautious about everything right now.

Thank you,
TTC Since 6/12 regular periods with annovulation DH S/A healthy Hormones normal-all unexplained IF currently 10/12 50mg of clomid-no response-BFN 11/12 100mg of clomid-1 mature follicle-IUI #1=BFN 12/8/12 clear HSG 12/12 100mg of clomid-2 mature follicles-IUI #2=BFN 1/13 5mg femara un-monitored TI, BFN 2/13 7.5mg femara 2 mature follicles, IUI#3 BFN
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  • luvbostonluvboston member
    I was told no massage until 12 weeks. However my MFM said massage is fine in the first trimester if you go to a specific prenatal massuese not a place like massage envy because they hire people straight out of massage school that don't have that much experience.
    6 m/c
    Anovulatory cycles, increased Synthroid Diagnosed Sep 2010
    Natural cycle Dec 2010 BFP M/C 6 1/2 Weeks, D&E Jan 2011
    1 Clomid/Ovidrel BFN May 2011
    Natural cycle Aug 2011 BFP M/C 4 Weeks
    1 IUI Sept 2011 BFP M/c 7 weeks
    Provera Dec 2011 BFP M/C 3 Weeks
    DQ ALPHA HLA MATCH, High NK Cells Diagnosed Dec 2011
    IVF March 2012 BFP m/c 4weeks 5 days (IL, Prednisone)
    IVF#2w/DS July 2012 MEGA FAILURE BFN (IL, Dexamethasone)
    Diagnosed No real HLA Match, DQ Beta Triad, High TNF, Low NK Cells
    Oct 2012 Natural Cycle m/c 4wks (Lovenox, Prednisone) 
    Went to Beer Center- high tnf, low lad, implantation failure
    Nov/Dec 2012 LIT Treatment
    Dec 12 Humira
    Jan 2013 BFP
    Humira,LIT,Prednisone, Lovenox, IVIG, Baby Aspirin
    Miracle Born August 2013 Premature

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  • asilwhiteasilwhite member

    I was told no massages during the first trimester. I went in for a massage on vacation when I was 14 weeks and said they didn't do massages in the first trimester, until they realized 14 weeks wasn't the 1st trimester.

    I bet a lot of places, even that do prenatal massage, won't even do massages in 1st tri.

     

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  • k8teeinTXk8teeinTX member

    You should check with your RE.  Mine said absolutely no massage until the 2nd Tri.  There are pressure points that can trigger uterine contractions, which you don't want at this point.

    ~TTC#1 since 05/10~
    Me (38), DH (43)
    DX: MFI & DOR (FSH=9.9, 7.2, 11.6, 12.3; AMH=.19, .27, .007)
    06/11 IUI#1 (clomid unmonitored)=BFN
    09/11 IVF#1 (long lurpon) converted to IUI#2 due to poor response=BFN
    11/11 IVF#1.2 (MDLF) 5R/5M/4F w/ICSI 3dt of 3=BFN
    1/12 hysteroscopy to remove polyps
    3/12 IVF #2 (MDLF) 7R/5M/5F w/ICSI 3dt of 3=BFP!!! Beta #1 (14dpo)=113, Beta #2 (16 dpo)=385, Beta #3 (23 dpo)=3267, Beta #4 (30 dpo)=15,494 
    first u/s (6 wks, 3 days) reveals possible cervical pregnancy
    confirmed cervical pregnancy with fetal HB (7 wks, 2 days)
    5 days in the hospital to end pregnancy (8 wks, 3 days) and monitor bleeding + MTX injects
    6/1/12 hCG finally at zero!!
    6/21/12 hysteroscopy #2=all clear!
    8/12 IVF#3 (EPP/MDLF) 4R/4F w/ICSI, 3dt of 4=chem pg
    10/12 IVF#4 (MDLF) 10R/9M/7F w/ICSI, 5dt of 2, Beta#1 (14dpo)=193, Beta #2 (16dpo)=741, Beta #3 (19dpo)=3949, Beta #4 (5w5d)=35,000+, Beta #5 (6w5d)=91,000+
    04/13 Hospital bed rest at 24wks due to severe cervical shortening and dilation
    05/13 Home bed rest for remainder of pregnancy
    06/26/13 Baby Boy "O" born via unplanned c-section (failure to progress ironically!) after my water broke 
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  • kathrynlokathrynlo member

    Congrats on the +HPT!

    I, too, was told no massages during first tri. I've been to massage envy for a prenatal massage and they do know what they are doing, but I would not risk it this early. If something did happen after, I would always wonder if the massage played a role in it. I know that you can skip a month at massage envy and carry them to the next month, so I would just do that.

    TTC #1 since 6/2010
    8 IUIs - 3 Cancelled cycles - 1 Ectopic Pregnancy with Left tube removal = A broken heart
    IVF #1 : Fall 2012
    15R - 13M - 13F w/ICSI - Transferred 2 day 5 blasts = BFP!!!
    8 Frosties!
    Beta #1: 135, Beta #2: 312, Beta #3: 996
    10/21: Saw one beautiful flickering heartbeat! EDD: 6/12/13
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  • Citygirl1015Citygirl1015 member

    Congrats on your BFP! I personally would not do it, even if they said the person was skilled enough to give massages during pregnancy. We all fought too hard to get here and it's not worth it, IMO. I have considered getting one later in pregnancy, like when I'm on vaca at 20 weeks, but even that makes me nervous.

    Good luck with your beta!

    TTC #1 since Oct 2009, Dx: Unexplained Infertility
    HSG: Right tube all clear, left tube inconclusive
    3 failed Clomid Cylces
    4/5 lap revealed blocked left tube, but right tube is open
    April/May- 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #1= CANCELLED left ovary ovulating
    June 1- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #1 = BFN
    June 28- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #2 =BFP!
    7/12 Beta #1= 14 Beta #2= >5 Chemical Pregnancy :(
    July-Nov long break to recover emotionally and financially
    Nov 24- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #3= BFN
    Jan 22- Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI# 4 = CANCELLED no response on right
    IVF #1- Start stims 4/7, ER 4/20, 21R, 14F, 6 frosties, ET 4/25, 2 embryos transferred= BFN :(
    FET #1- June 2012, Lurpon starts 5/27- CANCELLED
    FET #1 take 2- August 2012, delayed until Sept-CANCELLED
    FET #1 take 3- ET 10/11, 2 embryos transferred,= BFFN
    FET #2- Transfer 12/4--Cancelled, no embies survived thaw :(
    Next steps-- IVF #2 with new RE in March
    HOLY SURPRISE BFP 2/15/13!!!! Beta 1- 286, Beta 2- 782, First Ultrasound 2/25- baby in uterus & all looks good!


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  • BootsOrHeartsBootsOrHearts member
    I don't really think massages are a problem in the first trimester, as long as it's still comfortable for you to lay on your stomach. Most massage places won't work on you though for liability issues. Most miscarriages happen in the 1st trimester, so no-one wants to be sued if it happens. There is no evidence that massages cause miscarriage, they are just worried they'll be blamed if it happens.
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    BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
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  • baker916baker916 member
    Congrats!  I was told no massage during the 1st Tri.  Probably overly cautious, but I followed RE's orders!
    TTC #1 7/10, Me (31)- Dx DOR (AMH 0.6); DH (30)- normal
    BFP on Cycle #8. Natural M/C at ~8 weeks
    IUI #1 and #2 (8/12, 9/12)- 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel = BFNs
    IVF #1 (EPP) 13R/10M/9F, 5DT 1-4AA blast, beta #1-148, beta #2-322, 5 frosties! 
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  • ANDOPANO6ANDOPANO6 member
    All good responses. I'm so confused because my nurse said it was fine, but one obviously worked very hard to get here and I don't want to do anything that could damage things moving forward. I never thought about the pressure points. I should probably not take the risk. I wish I could talk to my actual doctor instead of nurses! Thank you girls! I
    TTC Since 6/12 regular periods with annovulation DH S/A healthy Hormones normal-all unexplained IF currently 10/12 50mg of clomid-no response-BFN 11/12 100mg of clomid-1 mature follicle-IUI #1=BFN 12/8/12 clear HSG 12/12 100mg of clomid-2 mature follicles-IUI #2=BFN 1/13 5mg femara un-monitored TI, BFN 2/13 7.5mg femara 2 mature follicles, IUI#3 BFN
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  • BootsOrHeartsBootsOrHearts member

    I personally think the pressure point thing is a bit of an urban myth - like being told not to lift your arms over your head or the cord will get tangled up. I've never had a doctor tell me to avoid massages or pressure points. But that's my 2 cents.

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    BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
    BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
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  • ANDOPANO6ANDOPANO6 member
    I'm sure it probably wouldn't have hurt anything, and even though another nurse said I could, I just decided to pass the massage to husband.

    I've still got a long way to go, so I'm not going to take ANY chances! Thanks
    TTC Since 6/12 regular periods with annovulation DH S/A healthy Hormones normal-all unexplained IF currently 10/12 50mg of clomid-no response-BFN 11/12 100mg of clomid-1 mature follicle-IUI #1=BFN 12/8/12 clear HSG 12/12 100mg of clomid-2 mature follicles-IUI #2=BFN 1/13 5mg femara un-monitored TI, BFN 2/13 7.5mg femara 2 mature follicles, IUI#3 BFN
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  • ANDOPANO6ANDOPANO6 member
    Oh yes, and thank you all again for your congratulations!! I am hoping for a great beta in a couple days. I'm not sure at what point I can celebrate and crossover to y'all's board. But I hope soon. It's all so surreal and I don't want to jinx anything! When did y'all lovely ladies feel confident to crossover? Thanks!
    TTC Since 6/12 regular periods with annovulation DH S/A healthy Hormones normal-all unexplained IF currently 10/12 50mg of clomid-no response-BFN 11/12 100mg of clomid-1 mature follicle-IUI #1=BFN 12/8/12 clear HSG 12/12 100mg of clomid-2 mature follicles-IUI #2=BFN 1/13 5mg femara un-monitored TI, BFN 2/13 7.5mg femara 2 mature follicles, IUI#3 BFN
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  • alphalyraealphalyrae member
    I really hope you don't mind me posting here, I lurk various boards. I used to work for ME. You cannot receive a massage at ME if you suspect you are pregnant without obtaining a letter from your OBGYN/RE and being out of the first trimester. Your therapist will refuse if you even mention it because it puts their license at risk as well as the health of your child.
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  • Debra4869Debra4869 member
    imagealphalyrae:
    I really hope you don't mind me posting here, I lurk various boards. I used to work for ME. You cannot receive a massage at ME if you suspect you are pregnant without obtaining a letter from your OBGYN/RE and being out of the first trimester. Your therapist will refuse if you even mention it because it puts their license at risk as well as the health of your child.
    I has a massage at massage envy at 5 weeks pregnant. I filled out the forms with my due date and the therapist knew how early I was. This is kind of alarming. I'm 10 weeks now and all is well!
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    Pregnant with Baby #3
    CP#1: March 2011
    BFP: June 2011; DD born Feb 2012!
    CP#2: February 2013
    BFP: March 2013; DS born Nov 2013!
    Baby #3 due: August 15, 2017


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  • alphalyraealphalyrae member

    imageDebra4869:
    imagealphalyrae:
    I really hope you don't mind me posting here, I lurk various boards. I used to work for ME. You cannot receive a massage at ME if you suspect you are pregnant without obtaining a letter from your OBGYN/RE and being out of the first trimester. Your therapist will refuse if you even mention it because it puts their license at risk as well as the health of your child.
    I has a massage at massage envy at 5 weeks pregnant. I filled out the forms with my due date and the therapist knew how early I was. This is kind of alarming. I'm 10 weeks now and all is well!

    That's pretty concerning to me. We were instructed to tell our clients that we appreciated their business and were more than happy to freeze their account until they hit second trimester and were cleared by their OBGYN, that way they weren't paying for a membership they couldn't use for a few months, and also so that they didn't feel like they were losing out on any massages they had all ready paid for. Every therapist in our clinic stated that they ran the risk of losing their license if they performed massage in first trimester and if they were asked to conduct 'induction' practices.  I'm really glad that you didn't have any issues!

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