Not to sound like a complete yuppie, but does anyone know or have heard whether massages are good or bad for fertility, especially around ovulation? DH got me a 90min deep tissue massage gift card, and I plan to use it this Friday, which is 2 days before ovulation. I know it's good for stress reduction and relaxation, but don't want to mess anything up!
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I know my accupunture stays away from certain points for my appts and concentrates on others.
I think reduction in stress is always a good thing. But I don't know. There are Fertilty massages available. Maybe ask if the masseuse knows anything about them?
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@dc yoga bee: I have no idea. Maybe ask the masseuse? Anything to relieve stress is good in my book!
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@littlek: @bluestriped bee: They gave std ask your doctor answer.
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I know they're not supposed to do a standard massage in the first trimester, but ovulation time, that's a good one...I'd probably postpone.
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I don't see any harm in it, relaxation is good. Worst case scenario, you O a few days late. Just use OPKs to make sure you know whats going on.
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I had a massage done in my O week the month I got pregnant - I don't know if it helped, but it doesn't seem like it would do any harm?
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I don't think it would do any harm before? I probably wouldn't do it during the TWW though.
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@dc yoga bee: Oh. Are you seeing a fertility specialist? If so, I would ask.
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I had a massage during O week when I got pregnant. Feel like it can't hurt!
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@bluestriped bee: No, that's just what the spa said when I asked. This is month 5 ttc. Google is telling me massages before ovulation are okay.
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@dc yoga bee: Ah, ok. Think you are fine to go then.
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I think it should be fine! Like others have said - a little extra relaxation around O time isn't a bad idea!
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@lioneyes: @Littlebit: Cool! I'll add it to my list of supplements then for ttc
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