I just went and had a one hour massage and one hour facial, and skimmed over the part where they warn you about getting a massage in the first trimester of pregnancy. Now I think I may be pregnant and am very concerned by the dizzy spells I am having. Am I just being paranoid or is dizziness and nausea something I can expect after having my first massage and facial? It has been 4 days now since I got the massage and I am still getting the "spins." Please help me out. Serious answers only please!
2007-01-11 16:30:56 · 12 answers · asked by Cole S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i would take a test and even if it comes back negative I would make a doctors appointment because if you are feeling dizzy you need to get checked out!
2007-01-11 16:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Sakora 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go and see your doctor about the dizzy spells. Also when you are pregnant and you want a massage you need to make sure that the person doing the massage is qualified to massage pregnant women.
2007-01-11 20:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I think a massage is just what the doctor ordered. It helps you relax and help any muscle strain. It's good for the mind and the soul. As far as dizzy spells and feeling queezy that's normal. That is from the hormonal change. But if it continues and you have alot of nausea then consult your physician and he could prescribe something or recommend something over the counter. Good luck. Eat lots of pickles for me.ha ha.
2007-01-11 16:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your doctor about the dizzy spells because they are related to blood pressure and blood sugar levels. I wouldn't worry about the massage or the facial. The only reason why they tell you not to get a massage or to tell the masseuse that your pregnant is so they don't do massaging that would cause uterine contractions.
2007-01-11 16:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A massage or facial should not be of any consequence to your pregnancy. Wait until your third trimester. My girlfriend could have went everyday, she was so sore at times. Check out some places like "Becoming Mom" if its available in your area. They offer pregnancy massages and spa treatments designed to pamper you during your pregnancy.
2007-01-11 16:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by prophetfxb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may just be morning sickness. Massages or not dangerous so much, just make sure that the massage therapist you go to is liscenced to work on pregnant women, and in the future, that the therapist has a hole in the table for your belly. If you are concerned, call your doctor, they will answer your questions no problem.
2007-01-11 16:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by mcollum83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are areas that should not be massaged. I know, for sure, that you should NOT have your ankles massaged. It can trigger labor.
Dizziness sound like low blood pressure or sugar. Check with your MD. I'd doubt it has anything to do with your massage.
Your 1st trimester is a great time to get a massage, you can still lay on your tummy. Enjoy it while it lasts!
2007-01-11 16:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally wouldn't think a massage would affect your baby.. I don't know about facial..were there any chemicals used? You are probably just worrying and dizziness is a pregnancy side affect. I would call and ask OB in the morning unless it gets really bad then just go to ER. Good Luck!
2007-01-11 16:36:23 · answer #8 · answered by shugarmagnolia420 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may just be dizzy from being pregnant, many women experience this... It depends on who you ask about massage, I work in a chiropractic office, we have a massage therapist there, and she says its fine, as long as you stay away from certain points. and usualy that is towards the end. (they dont want to induce labor) So no I don't believe it is from the massage.......
2007-01-11 16:37:24 · answer #9 · answered by ME 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor to be sure. However, my wife had dizzy spells and nausea when she was pregnant with my child, and he came out normal and healthy.
2007-01-11 16:37:40 · answer #10 · answered by Daddy Big Dawg 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋