Massage during pregnancy?

Re: Massage during pregnancy?

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• Sweet Sadie Mae member

  March 2015

  I used to work at a spa and as long as it is ok with your Dr a prenatal massage is fine. I was told by my ob nurse that I can even get chiropractic care for my hip and pelvic problem.

  

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• Spanchez member

  March 2015

  I had a massage when I was 8months pg and it was the best thing ever!!! Definitely planning on getting a few towards the end of this pregnancy!

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• itslizzietime member

  March 2015

  Wait until you're at 12 weeks. My best friend is a massage therapist and was telling me just the other day that if you get a massage while still in your first trimester your body can recognize the baby as a toxin and try to flush it. She won't work on anyone still in their first trimester for the safety of their baby. I would say err on the side of caution for a few more weeks!

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• sunflower1986 member

  March 2015

  I had a few in the second and third trimesters of my last pregnancy and it was awesome. I am planning on having a few this time too.

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• segorman17 member

  March 2015

  Thanks so much ladies!!! I'll wait until I'm in my second trimester. I could really use one now too! I'm surprised how uncomfortable my back is already.

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• tngrise member

  March 2015

  I saw the chiropractor yesterday who recommended massage therapy as a way to work through my back problems while pregnant (I was on meds before that are not safe during pregnancy). He did make special mention that I should not get a deep tissue massage until the second trimester, but that something lighter would be okay. OB seemed fine with it and also okay-ed lidocaine injections. It may just be because of how severe my back issues can get, though.

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• MrsPopey2014 member

  March 2015

  Agree with @itslizzietime hubs & I had a couples massage booked for Valentine's Day (booked before we found out we are expecting). We told the spa that we just found out about being pregnant & they said they don't do massages during the first trimester, so I had a facial instead

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• Chippercjm member

  March 2015

  I have been getting one once a week for over a year and found out I was pregnant. I told my therapist and she said she would simply avoid the pressure points that could induce labor. (Ankles and hands). Plus she said she is comfortable working on me since my body is use to the messages and it wouldn't be a shock for me. I would ask your doctor before anyone on here though, and use your own judgement. You could also just ask for a neck and shoulder massage...

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