Massage during pregnancy

Micksbabe · #1 May 25th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Has anyone gotten massages during their pregnancy.

My DH is planning on taking me for one and I am not showing yet and it doesn`t bother me to be on my stomach, so I am just wondering if it would be ok

polarbearmama · #2 May 25th, 2009, 10:55 AM

I haven't gotten one yet, but I plan on getting one. The only thing is I'd make sure that the massage therapist is certified in prenatal massage

I've heard that pre-natal massages can be wonderful for mommies-to-be to help reduce stress, anxiety, relax muscles, etc.

Good luck and have fun!

NortheastWifey · #3 May 25th, 2009, 11:47 AM

I'm not sure about being on your stomach. If you're not "protruding" there yet it's probably okay, but I would check with your doctor.

allisonlynn · #4 May 25th, 2009, 12:14 PM

I was wondering about this too... I read something about the oils they use but I can't remember exactly what it said. Usually they offer some kind of prenatal massage so maybe you could try that!

Micksbabe · #5 May 25th, 2009, 01:57 PM

yah when my DH calls them I told him to ask me about me being pregnant and if they do any prenatal massages there. We have a gift certificate that is why we have to go to a certain place.

Thanks for all the responses!!

~April04~ · #6 May 25th, 2009, 03:17 PM

I *think* you're supposed to wait until the second trimester and they should know how to do prenatal massages - there are a lot of points that can cause contractions.

LindsLuvsSi · #7 May 25th, 2009, 07:25 PM

I had a prenatal massage done, it was a birthday gift, never was on my tummy just sides. I was 27 weeks. It was awesome! I so recommend one if you can get one.

Lyz · #8 May 26th, 2009, 05:51 AM

My doc said to wait until you are in your 2nd trimester for a massage. You're close so you only have to wait a few more weeks! I've been dying to get one done and I just got a gift certificate for a prenatal one yesterday (woo hoo!!) can't wait to book that one!

Lauren S · #9 May 26th, 2009, 01:07 PM

Ditto to the girls who said you need to wait until your second trimester. I would only go to a place that is certified to give prenatal massages. Some places even want permission from your doctor.

Micksbabe · #10 May 26th, 2009, 01:24 PM

Yeah we are going to wait until after my next doctors appointment (June 18) to book them, the place we go does have a pregnancy massage, but it also states that it is only after the second trimester, so I am going to see how far I am measuring when I go in to make sure I am in my second trimester!!

thanks for all the help ladies