https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:49:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2097237 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:53:26 +0000 Tanjowen 2097237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: That late in the pregnancy, any amount of pressure felt like heaven. It wasn't a lot of pressure, but I didn't care at all and just wanted to be pampered because I was big and somewhat miserable. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2097185 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:42:33 +0000 simplyfelicity 2097185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just went to my first prenatal massage and she massaged me on my side. She she said she doesn't do the cut out hole because she is afraid of placental abruption. Not sure that's even possible but the side massage was still really great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096907 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:13:34 +0000 spaniellove 2096907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: @regberadaisy: Argh, because that's how I am. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096902 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:10:26 +0000 regberadaisy 2096902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: why didn't you say anything?!?</p> <p>@ineebee: enjoy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096901 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:09:44 +0000 LuLu Mom 2096901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only had one laying on my side with a pillow, while comfortable I would much rather have had one laying flat, I'm a tummy sleeper I dream of the day I can do it again ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096899 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:08:32 +0000 ineebee 2096899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: You didn't say anything?? Aww you poor thing! I'll make sure that I'm lined up correctly from the beginning. Didn't know that that could happen! :(</p> <p>I think I'm gonna start with the table with the cut-out, and then see if I can switch to side-lying if it gets too uncomfortable. I don't think I can bear missing the opportunity to lie face-down after not being able to do it for so long! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096834 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:31:44 +0000 daniellemybelle 2096834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did both and the table with the hole was so amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096721 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:23:06 +0000 spaniellove 2096721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had both and the table with the cutout was agonizing for me! She didn't line me up with the cutout perfectly so when she applied pressure on my lower back she ended up grinding my belly into the table, which hurt so much. I didn't want to say anything, but I had to hunch up to protect my belly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096715 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:20:35 +0000 BeachMama 2096715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my 3rd tri I've only had massages lying on my side. They were okay, but not the best. With my first pregnancy I had a massage in my 2nd tri where I got to lay on my belly and it was wonderful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096644 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:36:15 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2096644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one for vday and was side lying...unfortunately that wasn't as relaxing for my neck as it could have been but other wise, it was still nice </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096619 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:23:48 +0000 Mrs. J 2096619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sidelying and lots of pillows. I LOVED it! I ended up getting two. I have a gift card for the same place from BIL and SIL for this time, and I am so excited to use it in the third tri. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096606 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:20:07 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2096606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one scheduled for tonight! My usual massage therapist just does side-lying with body pillow supports &amp; it's reasonably comfortable. I've never been on a cut-out table, but have heard from massage therapists over the years that they don't feel it's worth their investment to get those tables, since every pg woman is different. I guess the fit isn't always quite right. I would love, however, to try the gel-filled recess that @regberadaisy: had! Sounds awesome!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096451 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:19:08 +0000 Banana330 2096451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine has a special pillow they put down. It's awesome. Weirdly I found I was super sensitive to touch and I normally loved deep massages but can only handle really gentle ones right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096437 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:15:01 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2096437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Face down with the cut out was amazing. My favorite is when then don't make me flip over to my back halfway through. Also, the boob cut outs are heavenly too. I wish the chiropractor had those! I will be requesting the boob cut puts at my next massage just bc of breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096420 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:09:49 +0000 Mommy Finger 2096420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had both and I much prefer the table with the hole cut out. Not that many places offer it as I have read that some don't think it's a good idea.</p> <p>But if you're in Chicago, go to Urban Oasis. Heaven! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096409 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:07:43 +0000 Adira 2096409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: I'm not sure. That was my one and only massage! My back felt better afterwards though, so I feel like she used enough pressure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096382 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:01:06 +0000 psw27 2096382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: Mine started out with me laying on my stomach, but the pressure on my chest was a little much after about 20 minutes so I flipped over to my back but the table propped up so I wasn't flat on my back. It was so comfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096371 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:59:09 +0000 regberadaisy 2096371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: yah I lay on my side all the time during maternity. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096365 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:57:55 +0000 ineebee 2096365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: @Tanjowen: @Adira: I'm curious about this sidelying position... Is the pressure they use limited because you're rocking back and forth? No? I like loooots of pressure in my massages. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096356 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:56:03 +0000 ineebee 2096356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: That's what I'm thinking, too! I loooove lying on my stomach and I miss it so much! I'm so excited for this massage and I'm so glad they have the table w/hole option! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096355 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:55:50 +0000 Adira 2096355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: That sounds like my prenatal message, except I didn't fall asleep, although I came close!</p> <p>It was lying on your side with a ton of pillows. Soooooo comfortable!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096340 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:52:58 +0000 regberadaisy 2096340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Table with a hole!!!! Being able to lay on your stomach in the third tri is a luxury in and of itself.</p> <p>The place I went to has a heated gel recess that forms to your bump. Heaven. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096337 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:52:44 +0000 Tanjowen 2096337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one at 32 weeks at a resort, and they had me lay on my side and gave me a pillow to put between my knees. It was very comfortable and I ended up falling asleep. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096335 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:52:12 +0000 psw27 2096335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a table with special pregnancy bolster pillows. It was heavenly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prenatal-massage-side-lying-or-table-wa-hole#post-2096323 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:49:24 +0000 ineebee 2096323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please feel free to tell me about your prenatal massage in your third tri! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-choose-spa-treatments#post-1259742 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:56:37 +0000 littlebug 1259742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I'm in the minority here, but I didn't like my prenatal massage, Maybe I just had a bad masseuse, though. But my main/pedi at 39 weeks was HEAVEN. My feet and hands were SO swollen. So I voted for luxe mani/pedi and 75 minute massage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-choose-spa-treatments#post-1259719 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:48:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 1259719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say regular pedi and 90 min massage. It's nice to have cute toes and well taken care of feet when you can see them again! But the massage will be amazing. Such a nice treat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-choose-spa-treatments#post-1259672 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:34:37 +0000 JoJoGirl 1259672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>MASSAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I paid big bucks for a massage at 36 weeks because my sciatica was so bad I couldn't walk. Seriously, 120 min massage and then another 30 min massage if you can. Screw the pedi! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-choose-spa-treatments#post-1259663 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:33:12 +0000 LuLu Mom 1259663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Long massage...but personally I would wait until after you deliver and can lay on your stomach again...it will feel that much better! Get the pedi before and massage after! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-choose-spa-treatments#post-1259492 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:51:52 +0000 septca 1259492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@abbydabbydoodlebug: Yep - everyone who is certified in prenatal massage will know what to do. And you can only - for spa liability reasons - get a massage from someone certified in prenatal. </p>