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waterspout4
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Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I'm supposed to go for my pre-natal massage in a few weeks and I decided to add on a pedicure. (Because we all know how hard it is to make the toes pretty in the 'beached whale' stage) But then I read that massages are okay in pregnancy as long as they don't massage the feet and bottoms of the legs.  Guess it makes sense. And now that it's getting warmer, my ankles do swell a bit at times. Should I just cancel the pedicure? 
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Porrruss
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I just had a pedi done. There are certain pressure points that are *thought* to bring on labor, but I'm not sure what they are. I think that you're standard pedi would be fine......
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| Posted 5/21/07 9:21 PM |
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Karen
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I went on Sunday for a pedi and told the woman I was pregnant. I'm not sure if she did anything different, but the calf massage felt soooo good (I've been getting awful cramps at night).
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| Posted 5/21/07 9:26 PM |
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I dont think anything can trigger labor unless your baby is ready - look how many women on here tried all sorts of stuff to bring on laor to no avail - go get those toes ready for labor... you'll be happy you did!
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| Posted 5/21/07 9:30 PM |
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trnity44
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
It better be! hahahahahahahaha
I think that they say that certain pressure points in the feet/calves can bring on labor- but I think it would have to be rubbed really really hard for this to happen. Just to be on the safe side, I just ask them to take it soft while rubbing my feet and calves.
Thats awesome though that you are going for a prenatal massage!! I'm sure you will enjoy it!!! 
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| Posted 5/21/07 9:47 PM |
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Diane
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
very safe...it was painful for me though because my feet and legs were so swollen.
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| Posted 5/21/07 9:51 PM |
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InShock
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I just got a pedi last week. I've survived thus far. 
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| Posted 5/21/07 9:59 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
You will just tell them not to "massage" your ankles.
There are some points that could trigger labor.
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:00 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I dont think anything can trigger labor unless your baby is ready - look how many women on here tried all sorts of stuff to bring on laor to no avail - go get those toes ready for labor... you'll be happy you did!
Exactly.
I get pedicures weekly right now and I'm 35 weeks.
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:03 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by johnsae
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I dont think anything can trigger labor unless your baby is ready - look how many women on here tried all sorts of stuff to bring on laor to no avail - go get those toes ready for labor... you'll be happy you did!
Exactly.
I get pedicures weekly right now and I'm 35 weeks.
There are actually some acupressure "points" that can trigger labor. They are being used in acupuncture and some oriental medicine massages.
But you actually have to know where they are.
So, as a "general" recommendation, people who do massages on lower leg, feet and ankles are asked NOT TO massage the area.
Now, some people are also more sensible than others.
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:08 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I had one in HOPES of labor being brought on..LOL
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:10 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by dm24angel
I had one in HOPES of labor being brought on..LOL
Donna, you could get an acupuncture session!!!!
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:13 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by smdl
Posted by dm24angel
I had one in HOPES of labor being brought on..LOL
Donna, you could get an acupuncture session!!!!
I Should huh? But as much as I want him out, Im afraid of him coming out too. Im a nut job...Its confirmed!!!
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:14 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by smdl
Posted by dm24angel
I had one in HOPES of labor being brought on..LOL
Donna, you could get an acupuncture session!!!!
I Should huh? But as much as I want him out, Im afraid of him coming out too. Im a nut job...Its confirmed!!!
I know.. we want it over with but there is still that "little fear" in us that still wants to hang on!!!
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:15 PM |
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dooodles
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by johnsae
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I dont think anything can trigger labor unless your baby is ready - look how many women on here tried all sorts of stuff to bring on laor to no avail - go get those toes ready for labor... you'll be happy you did!
Exactly.
I get pedicures weekly right now and I'm 35 weeks.
From someone who has studied shiatsu there are trigger points that make your uterus contract throughout your body. Depending on the pressure used it can happen. Eastern and western medicine do not recognize each other and everyone who gives pedicures is not trained on trigger points.
PS - the pedicure did work on my SIL for her first pg. Went into labor the next day 
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:19 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by smdl
Posted by johnsae
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I dont think anything can trigger labor unless your baby is ready - look how many women on here tried all sorts of stuff to bring on laor to no avail - go get those toes ready for labor... you'll be happy you did!
Exactly.
I get pedicures weekly right now and I'm 35 weeks.
There are actually some acupressure "points" that can trigger labor. They are being used in acupuncture and some oriental medicine massages.
But you actually have to know where they are.
So, as a "general" recommendation, people who do massages on lower leg, feet and ankles are asked NOT TO massage the area.
Now, some people are also more sensible than others.
Some people are more sensible than others? Are you saying I'm not being sensible by getting pedicures regularly?
Just checking.
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| Posted 5/21/07 10:27 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by dooodles
Eastern and western medicine do not recognize each other and everyone who gives pedicures is not trained on trigger points.
That's because they have not been trained properly on that particular topic.
Lots of people are "allowed" to do "massages" in NY without being licensed to do so as a massage therapist. Yet, their "actions" overlap it.
Example: hairdresser giving you a "scalp rub", esthetician, etc....
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smdl
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Posted by johnsae
Posted by smdl
Posted by johnsae
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I dont think anything can trigger labor unless your baby is ready - look how many women on here tried all sorts of stuff to bring on laor to no avail - go get those toes ready for labor... you'll be happy you did!
Exactly.
I get pedicures weekly right now and I'm 35 weeks.
There are actually some acupressure "points" that can trigger labor. They are being used in acupuncture and some oriental medicine massages.
But you actually have to know where they are.
So, as a "general" recommendation, people who do massages on lower leg, feet and ankles are asked NOT TO massage the area.
Now, some people are also more sensible than others.
Some people are more sensible than others? Are you saying I'm not being sensible by getting pedicures regularly?
Just checking.
OK... time for bed for me. I meant sensitive. Some people's "points" are more sensitive than others.
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Arodisi
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
UM they better be safe. i treated myself to a spa pedicure today with an added 30 min foot massage!!!
whoops...
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smdl
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Before anybody panics....Pedicure are fine!!!!!!!
They just have to be careful!!!
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karacg
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I got a pedicure last week. And I am getting one next week and I will ask them to massage the HECK out of those points!! I will also go for acupuncture next week if I am not progressing.... Getting a prenatal massage this Thursday!!
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| Posted 5/21/07 11:11 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I get a Spa Pedi every other week and I am 23 weeks preggo.
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| Posted 5/22/07 6:31 AM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I hope so because I'm going today for one!! There are certain points that can bring on labor but I am kind of a foot freak anyway so I don't really have them massage my feet.
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| Posted 5/22/07 7:36 AM |
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hbugal
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
Im assuming they are referring to reflexology type of massage on the feet where there are suppose to be those trigger points. I wouldnt worry about it...When I get a pedicure she does rub my feet and my ankls/calves but its not like a reflexology type of foot massage.
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| Posted 5/22/07 7:42 AM |
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Re: Is a pedicure okay in 3rd trimester?
I say go for it. I know my place offers four separate ones but the regular one is general and straightforward and they don't do too much massage. Enjoy!
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