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spa118
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Shari
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spin off to prenatal massage question
So, now we learned most people say no prenatal massages in the 1st trimester - does that include DH rubbing your sore shoulders or feet?
DH started to rub my shoulders this morning, and I was really enjoying it, and then I remembered this whole thread and stopped him abruptly!
You think its OK for those tiny mini-massages from our non-professional DH's?
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Posted 4/19/09 11:19 AM  |
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Grill
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Re: spin off to prenatal massage question
Unless you plan on suing DH if there is a negative outcome to your pregnancy....then I think that the mini massages are great for you and for your relationship. The real reason that massage in the 1st trimester are prohibited is because of fear of litigation should the pregnant woman miscarry. So....prop your feet back up on DH's lap and enjoy!!!!
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| Posted 4/19/09 12:13 PM |
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maiden
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Re: spin off to prenatal massage question
I had lots of mini massages from DH the first trimester. I can't speak for everyone, but it worked out nicely for me 
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| Posted 4/19/09 12:17 PM |
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spa118
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Re: spin off to prenatal massage question
Thanks ladies 
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| Posted 4/19/09 12:39 PM |
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lesliemike
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Re: spin off to prenatal massage question
Yeah, I had the same questions. I hope I'm okay after my 20 min. massage yesterday  I wouldn't sue because I didnt tell him I was preg. I just needed a quick massage. Ive been so sore.
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| Posted 4/19/09 3:49 PM |
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maiden
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Re: spin off to prenatal massage question
Posted by lesliemike
Yeah, I had the same questions. I hope I'm okay after my 20 min. massage yesterday I wouldn't sue because I didnt tell him I was preg. I just needed a quick massage. Ive been so sore.
I wouldn't worry. I asked a massage therapist why you can't get a massage during the 1st trimester and she basically thought that it was b/c if something happened to the baby, the customer may sue. But she didn't believe that there was any problem with actually getting a massage during the first trimester.
For the record, I have been told that when rubbing feet or ankles, it shouldn't be done too hard b/c there is supposedly a pressure point that can induce labor. I think the point is around the ankle.
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| Posted 4/19/09 4:23 PM |
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lesliemike
The twins are almost 2!
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Re: spin off to prenatal massage question
Posted by maiden
Posted by lesliemike
Yeah, I had the same questions. I hope I'm okay after my 20 min. massage yesterday I wouldn't sue because I didnt tell him I was preg. I just needed a quick massage. Ive been so sore.
I wouldn't worry. I asked a massage therapist why you can't get a massage during the 1st trimester and she basically thought that it was b/c if something happened to the baby, the customer may sue. But she didn't believe that there was any problem with actually getting a massage during the first trimester.
For the record, I have been told that when rubbing feet or ankles, it shouldn't be done too hard b/c there is supposedly a pressure point that can induce labor. I think the point is around the ankle.
Thanks for the info! I feel better now! My next appt isnt for 3 weeks! I can't wait to see my baby and make sure its okay in there!
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