Quick- is a massage at a nail place ok ?

yogahh · December 2015

I know we should be careful with massage... I can't imagine that a 10 minute massage will be do harm but wanted to see if you guys know?

cortney626 · December 2015

I think the consensus was that it's ok. I've received a pedi while pregnant and got the massage on my legs/ feet.

kbrands7 · December 2015

You really only need to be careful with belly/feet massages. Even then, I think the foot contraction trigger points are more of a third trimester concern.

yogahh · December 2015

So lower back is ok? I'm dying for one but so nervous!

KidShrink · December 2015

You probably should make sure it's someone trained in prenatal massages to be on the safe side. Getting one tomorrow night and can't wait!

sarawifenow · December 2015

I actually just got back from a prenatal massage and it was heaven. She only rubbed my feet for like 2 seconds and was light about it. She focused on my back almost the whole time. I agree with PP, I would make sure it is someone trained in prenatal massage.

amberraysofdawn · December 2015

I think at this point you'll be fine, but it's a good idea to let the person doing the massage know that you're pregnant. The lady who did my nails at the spa I went to the last two times is trained in massage, and knows exactly what pressure points to avoid. Makes for a slightly different massage with my pedicure than I used to get, but it's still worth it for both the relief and peace of mind. I'll definitely be requesting her in the future.

mrstmoose · December 2015

I'm getting one tomorrow due to having a tension headache for 3 days. I filled out a form stating that I was pregnant and wanting to primarily focus on my head/neck/shoulders area. I think we are ok, just let them know you are pregnant.

And I feel ya, I need this massage so bad. I don't even feel bad that I'm leaving work early because of it.

yogahh · December 2015

The thing with the nail places is the workers barely speak English and I doubt they are really licensed to do massages. I had her concentrated on neck and shoulders and it was sooooo worth it!

Pascal86 · December 2015

Massage therapist here - we're trained it's best to avoid giving massage to first trimester mothers, and I think this is more because miscarriage is so common at this point that you don't want to somehow be linked to that in any way, not really because it's actually bad. There are some points that can supposedly induce labor, I think this is another thing that is kind of just an old wive's tale, but there's not really any reason to test it! Second trimester you're pretty much golden - if they've been to massage school, they should know how to treat a pregnant woman, but definitely wouldn't hurt to see a prenatal specialist if you're able to.

yogahh · December 2015

Pascal86 said:
Massage therapist here - we're trained it's best to avoid giving massage to first trimester mothers, and I think this is more because miscarriage is so common at this point that you don't want to somehow be linked to that in any way, not really because it's actually bad. There are some points that can supposedly induce labor, I think this is another thing that is kind of just an old wive's tale, but there's not really any reason to test it! Second trimester you're pretty much golden - if they've been to massage school, they should know how to treat a pregnant woman, but definitely wouldn't hurt to see a prenatal specialist if you're able to.

Thanks!! Fingers crossed that I get that prenatal massage I asked Santa for for Xmas

Missingchampagne · December 2015

I had no idea a foot massage good trigger contractions! Good to have read that before entering the third trimester... What an unpleasant pedicure that would have been.

Also if you can't lie on your stomach, how do prenatal massages work? What position are you in?

doozer1345 · December 2015

Missingchampagne said:

I had no idea a foot massage good trigger contractions! Good to have read that before entering the third trimester... What an unpleasant pedicure that would have been. Also if you can't lie on your stomach, how do prenatal massages work? What position are you in?

I told the lady who did my pedi when I was pg with DD I'd give her a huge tip if she put me in labor... 3 days later I did go in labor. You lay on your side for PM.

AuntieCre5 · December 2015

My doc said it was total safe, just to let anyone rubbing you know that you are pregnant. I have a massage gift card just waiting to be used. But my back has broken out so much that I'm a little self conscience now to get one ugh!

kbrands7 · December 2015

Missingchampagne said:

I had no idea a foot massage good trigger contractions! Good to have read that before entering the third trimester... What an unpleasant pedicure that would have been. Also if you can't lie on your stomach, how do prenatal massages work? What position are you in?

Definitely not the most scientific of sites, but this link shows the points on the foot/ankle that are linked to contractions. You can still get a foot massage, there are just certain points to avoid until full term to be on the safe side, and generally a massage therapist will use lighter strokes on these areas rather than really getting into the tissue if you're not yet 38/39 weeks along.

https://www.positivehealth.com/article/reflexology/reflexology-during-pregnancy-and-labour-labour-trigger-points-explained

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