Does anyone have an article where it says massages during pregnancy AREN'T safe?

Question

All I can find is that it's safe. I'm just wondering if anyone can find something where it says it's not safe? My husband seems to think that it's unsafe for some reason.

Even my doctor's said it was safe.

Answer 1

Oh, nothing that says not to. The biggest things to do is get your Dr's opinion about it. I had quite a few massages when i was pregnant with my 1st baby, the only thing that i wouldn't recommend is if the masseuse uses a hand tool that violently vibrates. when you not prego that feels great but you don't want to get jarred around, I use to work in a chiropractic office, the massage therapist there were very gentle and had different methods when it came to pregnant women. I am pregnant again and I am scheduling one the first second i have back pains, it is very relaxing during your last trimester, As long as your Dr. OKs it id go for it....

Answer 2

Some doctors say that it's fine to get a massage but after 5 months you should specify to the masseuse that you want a pregnancy massage. My husband treated me to one on our anniversary and it was great. They won't lay you on you belly, instead they use alot of oil and slide their arms under your body using your own weight to massage. I loved it, and it helped with the lower back pain I'd been having.

Answer 3

all i know is that i get really bad allergies, and that is what my doctor, and two other doctors recommended... benadryl is one of the safe things to take while being pregnant... so is tylenol... as long as you arent taking it straight for like a month and are taking it as directed.... if your doctor wasnt worried, then you shouldnt be either. Condition Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy* Allergy: Benadryl Cold and Flu: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Tylenol Cold Warm salt/water gargle Saline nasal drops or spray Sudafed, Actifed, Dristan, Neosynephrine* Robitussin DM, Trind-DM, Vicks Cough Syrup, Romilar, Halls* *Do not take "SA" (sustained action) forms of these drugs or the "Multi-Symptom" forms of these drugs. Constipation: Metamucil Citrucil Fiberall/Fibercon Colace Milk of Magnesia Senekot Diarrhea: For 24 hours, only after 12 weeks of pregnancy: Kaopectate Immodium Parepectolin First Aid Ointment: J & J Bacitracin Neosporin Headache: Tylenol (acetaminophen) Heartburn: Maalox Mylanta Tums Riopan Titralac Gaviscon Hemorrhoids: Preparation H Anusol Tucks Witch hazel Nausea and Vomiting: Vitamin B6 100 mg tablet Emetrol (if not diabetic) Emetrex Sea bands Rashes: Hydrocortisone cream or ointment Caladryl lotion or cream Benadryl cream Oatmeal bath (Aveeno) Yeast Infection: Monistat or Terazol Do not insert applicator too far

Answer 4

It depends on what you're massaging. There are certain pressure points that during pregnancy can cause contractions. There is a pressure point four fingers from your ankle bone, one is one finger width up from the buttocks crease, and between the webbing of your thumb and index finger.
Other than that, you should be fine! :)

Answer 5

I would listen to your doctor. I have never heard of massage being unhealthy during your pregnancy. Sounds to me like your hubby just doesn't want to offer to help. Here is a web site that explains the do's and the don'ts of pregnancy massage.

www.massagelotion.net/prenatal%20massage.htm

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oops just go to www.massagelotion.net and search for pregnancy massage

Answer 6

i've had regular massage all throughout the jpregnancy and foot massages everyday....no problems. and i was due yesterday....

Answer 7

it is very safe! They make special tables with a cutout for your tummy so there is no pressure on the baby.