https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152623 Wed, 09 May 2012 08:21:48 +0000 mrsjyw 152623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan to! Dh is going in Thurs to see his massage therapist (who works out of a local hospital) and asking if she does prenatal massages and setting up a few appts for me. I can't wait! It's been months since I've had a massage! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152394 Tue, 08 May 2012 19:15:53 +0000 WiLLoWtReE 152394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had quite a few prenatal massages while pregnant. My therapist always asked whether or not I had problem areas and I always did that's why I was there. She just had me relax on my side with a body pillow to support my belly. There are just some points they avoid that are believed to induce labor. I always had her focus on my hips and lower back. I always let her know it was pretty much impossible to rub too hard ... So i think its just up to your preferences :) there's no reason they shouldn't be able to adjust the pressure to your liking they just may avoid some areas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152388 Tue, 08 May 2012 19:13:08 +0000 chopsuey 152388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get any with LO, but I might get some this time around! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152346 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:19:48 +0000 SleepyMonkey 152346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been thinking about getting one too, but I too like really hard, deep tissue massages. I like to feel sore and bruised the next day! I am guessing prenatal massages don't get that deep? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152339 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:14:19 +0000 heffalump 152339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got them twice a month when I was pregnant to help with my migraines. They were awesome. Usually the pressure was pretty firm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152217 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:41:45 +0000 banana 152217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one on Friday! It was nice and relaxing! The pressure isn't as hard as a regular swedish massage but it was still VERY nice and I would do it again in a heartbeat! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152157 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:56:02 +0000 Lone Palm 152157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really want to have one done! One of my best friends is a massage therapist and I'm totally going to have her do one for me once I pass my first trimester! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152139 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:48:44 +0000 Shimmer 152139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had one yesterday! The masseuse worked on my lower back and left hip with more pressure since I've been having a bit of pain there. The rest was firm but soothing at the same time. I'm sure you can speak to your masseuse about pressure preferences before you begin and I bet they would be more than happy to accomodate as long as it's safe for you and baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152137 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:48:30 +0000 LuLu Mom 152137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one when I was having some serious lower back pain, it felt good but yes it was more like a Swedish massage than a deep tissue. I kept asking my lady to go a bit harder hoping that owuld help relieve the knots. It felt good, kind of expensive for what I got though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152125 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:44:26 +0000 MamaMoose 152125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a good friend who said she got them almost weekly and they made such a difference in her back pain. But don't start until the second tri! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-natal-massage#post-152121 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:43:23 +0000 DillonLion 152121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you get one? Did you like it?</p> <p>Swedish massages are never enough pressure for me, so I opt for deep tissue. </p> <p>Is a pre-natal massage light pressure similar to a Swedish? If so, I might not bother spending the money for one. </p>