Im 36 weeks pregnant. Recently i had bought a electric messenger where you could put it in your back , feet, neck, etc. After using it my mom told me that the instructions said that if you are pregnant to consult a doctor first!!! Do i really need to ask the doctor to use a electric massenger????
2006-12-11 11:15:33 · 9 answers · asked by Katy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes the intense massage motions can harm the baby and cause contractions or premature birth or death
2006-12-11 11:17:31 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would. I am 38 weeks and just yesterday I was out at the mall and sat in one of those WONDERFUL Brookstone massage chairs. The sales man came and turned it on and then came around in front of me and was like "Are u pregnant? I'm sorry but U can't use this chair while pregnant!" Of course then I joked that I just had a beer belly because after a day of shopping i needed some relief. Well, he explained that it can cause hyper movements that stimulate the baby into vigorous movements and he said something about it causing less circulation to the baby. So needless to say I got out of the chair only to watch my mother and boyfriend have an orgasmic massage experience :-( !!!
2006-12-11 11:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by Nina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Using it on your feet, neck, etc. is fine.
However, they want you to consult your doctor because some people are apparently retarded. For example, if you're at risk for premature labor, it's probably not a good idea to use it on your lower belly. If your baby is large and pressing against your back, using it on a really high setting on your back might irritate the baby. Duh, I know ... but they don't want anyone suing them.
It's the same principle as having to say "this suit does not enable wearer to fly" on a Superman costume, or "do not attempt to stop chain with hands" on a chainsaw. For lawsuits.
Just use common sense.
2006-12-11 11:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything says consult a doc first on it when you are pregnant, so it seems... but yes, there are pressure points that can induce labor (supposedly.. none of them worked on me when we were trying to induce naturally!). I think you should be fine.. but maybe just call and tell them you plan on using it and ask if they have any objections. My doctor incouraged getting massages when I was pregnant.. so, it is probably just for liability reasons that they list that.
2006-12-11 11:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by Kristin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats absolutely ordinary, the child begins getting his role to make his approach by way of the beginning canal. However, it will probably nonetheless be a couple of weeks earlier than hard work begins. I began losing round 36 weeks too and my son was once born three days after his due date
2016-09-03 08:09:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it says to consult a doc then do it. Why put your unborn baby at harm if you don't even know?
2006-12-11 11:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by RearFace@18mo. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be okay. i don't think it could hurt anything. plus, just about everything people buy, no matter what it is, say that if you are pregnant, consult your doctor. you'll baby will be fine
2006-12-11 12:41:43 · answer #7 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are pressure points on your feet that can induce labor. If it can be used on your feet, maybe that's the concern.
2006-12-11 11:18:45 · answer #8 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say just to be on the safe side, yes. You never know!!
Congrats and God Bless
2006-12-11 11:18:24 · answer #9 · answered by Rileigh's MOMMY! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋