https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:31:47 +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>