https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:53:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2705261 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 18:19:46 +0000 thepicklemonster 2705261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a massage fiend but I didn't get a massage during he first tri. I'm sure it's fine but if something went wrong, I would have always wondered if it was caused by the massage. I started getting prenatal massages regularly around 15 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2705234 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:24:58 +0000 Properpie 2705234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. I'd read the avoid in first trimester, but couldn't find much reasoning for it (a bit about increased blood volume, but then also found that doesn't really start until 6-8 weeks). I'm still a bit torn between not wanting to do anything 'wrong' and also just not understanding what could go wrong. I guess I should call around and see who'll take me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2705080 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:32:57 +0000 alphagam84 2705080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 5 weeks I think I'd probably just get one. Up to you if you want to disclose and potentially be turned away. I don't think there's a medical reason to not get one-just spas worried about liability. But at 5 weeks a baby is so teeny tiny I don't know what could actually be affected? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704988 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:00:58 +0000 winniebee 2704988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every spa/massage place that I've been to won't do massage in first trimester Once, I disclosed I was 11 weeks and they even refused. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704977 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:49:00 +0000 sauerkraut 2704977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience from the 1st trimester, but I had a few regular massages while on holiday in southeast asia at around 15 weeks. I could still comfortably lie in all positions, and asked that the masseuse not put hard pressure on my lower back. I didn't even realize there were 1st trimester restrictions - I might have made a different choice if I had known that, but everything turned out fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704965 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:42:39 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2704965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had massages both times, but they were from prenatal certified lmt's. Easy to find, just ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704912 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:04:21 +0000 youboots 2704912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got massages the whole time I was pregnant but they were therapeutic at my Chiros office with my regular massage therapist not relaxing spa massages. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704833 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 07:53:42 +0000 dolphin 2704833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a massage when I was 6 weeks. I just made sure to tell my massage therapist and she was totally fine with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704822 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 07:08:43 +0000 Synchronicity 2704822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here RMTs will absolutely treat in the first trimester, but there is a lot more training involved before certification than anywhere in the states. No deep low back work, but other than that it's a go. I'm 7 weeks and I wouldn't hesitate to get a massage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704819 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 06:40:39 +0000 erinbaderin 2704819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From what I understand, masseurs won't give you a massage in the first trimester. That being said, I think it's mainly a liability issue - if something happens to the pregnancy they don't want there to be any chance that they were involved. I got a massage at 5 weeks (I didn't know) and it was fine but I would ask your doctor and if they say it's ok don't tell the massage place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704818 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 06:31:41 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2704818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heard the same @travellingbee:. I had a celebratory spa day planned with my mom when I was 6-7 weeks pregnant and the spa refused service. When you start getting them again you will want to a prenatal masseuse. My doula put me in touch with one that came to my house. It was lovely. </p> <p>Does soaking in a tub relieve some pain for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704808 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 05:42:47 +0000 travellingbee 2704808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard it's a no go in the first trimester but OK after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/massage-in-early-pregnancy#post-2704806 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 05:35:29 +0000 Properpie 2704806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had back/shoulder pain for years, made worse by sitting at a computer all day at work. I've been getting regular (approx every 4-6 weeks) massages for a while. I'm only 5 weeks today, so not uncomfortable lying down or anything, and wondering if I need to go to a specialist massage therapist already or can get one last 'normal' massage. I'm seeing my doctor on Monday and can double check then, but I'm really sore and was hoping to get one this weekend.<br /> Any advice? </p>