https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 00:33:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177673 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 23:20:20 +0000 gracecat 177673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looked it up a while ago too and it looks like the pressure points of concern are in your feet/ankles and hands/wrists so I think you should be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177464 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:15:18 +0000 littlebug 177464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the reassurance, ladies! We have our first appointment tomorrow, so I'll be sure to ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177460 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:10:28 +0000 petuniasandpearls 177460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't worry too much! I didn't know about the ankle thing and got TWO pedicures where they massaged my ankles (at 5 weeks and at 8 weeks) and nothing bad happened after those incidents. My doctor wasn't even concerned about it, but I definitely FREAKED out that I was going to have a miscarriage after the 8 week pedicure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177440 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:49:24 +0000 yoursilverlining 177440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're fine. The reflexology points that are suppose to be able to induce labor are located in the feet, not the neck/head, and plenty of sites for certified massage therapy providers say it's an old wives tale anyway that massage poses a risk first trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177431 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:31:34 +0000 boiledpnut 177431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never heard this. Why can't you have a massage? I had a full massage at about 8 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177418 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:57:14 +0000 BelugaBean 177418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to get my hair cut around 7 weeks or so and they massaged my neck and shoulders. I was a bit nervous afterwards but everything seemed fine. I agree to ask your doctor though if you're really unsure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177416 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:44:36 +0000 heffalump 177416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure you're fine. If you're super worried you could call the doctor tomorrow and I'm sure they'll say it's fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177409 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:23:07 +0000 mediagirl 177409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No worries! Just drink lots of fluids so you don't get dehydrated. Plus, it was just a neck/back massage not a full hour or more massage. Honestly, I have never had that you shouldn't have massages in the first tri. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-freak-out#post-177394 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 11:56:39 +0000 littlebug 177394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 8w3d. I just got a pedicure (everything says that's ok in the first trimester). But afterwards, while my toes where under the dryer, they offered a massage. I was already so relaxed and kind of zoned out that I said yes. It was only right when he finished up that I realized you're not supposed to have a massage during the first trimester. It was only a neck/shoulder massage. Am I ok, or did I just put the baby at risk? I can't believe it didn't occur to me to say no, like, at all. I feel sick just thinking about it.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172250 Tue, 29 May 2012 13:52:36 +0000 MaisyMay 172250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jumpingjacks: Maybe try a chair massage for 1/2 an hour? A lot of places here have the funky chairs you sit forward in and they massage your neck and back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172130 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:50:53 +0000 MamaMoose 172130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jumpingjacks: Just be careful about too much heat. My OB was OK with some use of a heating pad but she told me to stay on a medium setting and no longer than 10 minutes. It's probably fine to do more on your neck but I was using it on my lower back so because of the proximity to baby she wanted me to be careful.</p> <p>Also... consider talking to your OB about referring you to a physical therapist. I started PT around 11 weeks and I don't know why I waited so long! It has a been a big help to me, and insurance totally covers it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172121 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:45:10 +0000 SleepyMonkey 172121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried to get one in the first trimester too and the spa couldnt do it. More for liability reasons than anything. They dont want to get sued if you miscarry and there is the possibility of blaming it on them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172120 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:44:52 +0000 mrs. wagon 172120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jumpingjacks: I got a really horrible neck spasm and couldn't move for three days straight. This was post 1st trimester so I did get a massage which helped, but the thing that helped the most were some stretches that the massage therapist showed me (he specialized in injuries) and lots of heat from those Thermacare heat packs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172116 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:42:58 +0000 Jumpingjacks 172116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks. You know, I'm going to try more heat, stretching and ice on my neck for a day or two and if it's still bad, I'll just get a massage on my neck and shoulders, gently. Then wait it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172114 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:42:23 +0000 mrs. wagon 172114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard the stuff about pressure points in the first trimester as well, but I'm sure if you go to a place that's experienced in prenatal massage you should be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172106 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:36:48 +0000 MaisyMay 172106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My Hubs got me one for my birthday, when I was 7 weeks, and it felt wonderful! He made sure that there was somebody there who could do prenatal, and I made sure to remind the masseuse that I was pregnant. She was very careful with my lower back, didn't touch my stomach (except to pat it and say that we'll be careful for baby), and avoided my ankles.<br /> If you can, do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172105 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:36:41 +0000 MamaMoose 172105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Many massage places actually won't do them until the second trimester. I heard certain pressure points have been linked to a risk of miscarriage and that's why they recommend against massage in the first trimester. I opted to be safe rather than sorry and I will be getting my first prenatal massage this weekend at 15 weeks.</p> <p>However my sister in law told me that her BFF who is an MD got a massage with her at 10 weeks pregnant, so obviously some people, even doctor people, don't worry about this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172101 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:34:28 +0000 DillonLion 172101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anytime I've inquired about one on a message board, or wherever, I always get the advice that I need to wait until the second trimester. I haven't checked with my doctor though. If your doctor says it is okay, then that would be good enough for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-first-trimester#post-172098 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:30:36 +0000 Jumpingjacks 172098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone gotten a massage in your first trimester? Or not gotten one because you were pregnant? Any specific factors you would share that affected your decision? Was it a big deal to you or no?</p> <p>I regularly get massages as I have regular neck and back pain from a previous injury. My doc said it's o.k. to get a massage (I'm at nearly 7 weeks), but I just don't know. My neck and back are killing me at the moment. Should I just go and ask for a gentle one? </p>