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Is there anyway you could book a prenatal massage?.. and just go that way? I know some places are able to do them. They're still great, but stay away from a handful of pressure points that could "induce labor" or I guess cause miscarriage that early on.
I know that the ankles/feet are generally considered a "no-no" - what are the other pressure points? I suppose I could google it as well.
@Goldilocks1107: I'm not really sure all of them.. I know the hands inbetween your thumb and index finger is one too. I just know that I got a prenatal massage when I was pregnant with DS and it was to die for! So going that route shouldn't be any less enjoyable. lol Idk how I'd feel about letting someone not trained in them do it though.. that's just me though.
I feel like that's so so early that a real massage probably isn't that big of a deal even if you are pregnant. I would totally go for it, but that's just me. Kind of falls into the same category of having a glass of wine or coffee during the TWW.
@bells: I don't think it's scientifically proven, but when DH and I did a couples massage class, the masseuse mentioned that there are certain points on the feet or ankles that you want to avoid.
I just found this online:
Your feet are under a tremendous amount of pressure during pregnancy, and foot massage is particularly beneficial. Some people believe that certain pressure points or touch points on the foot can induce labor and foot massages should be avoided during pregnancy; however, this assertion is not backed by rigorous scientific study. The number and location of these pressure points is also debated; purported locations of these pressure points range from roof of the mouth to the back, hands, calves, ankles and feet. Specifically with respect to the feet and ankles, leading proponents claim that these touch points exist either somewhere between the anklebone and the heel, or a few inches above the anklebone. The labor process is fundamentally affected by hormones and muscle relaxation. While it may be possible that the massage process could aid in relaxing muscles or release of hormones, there is a lack of empirical evidence to suggest that pregnant women should avoid a relaxing foot massage or a pedicure.
http://www.mommyfeet.com/index.php?fuseaction=content&page=foot-massage-and-pregnancy
@winniewolf: That's kind of what I'm thinking, because I'm definitely in the "drink til it's pink" camp. Maybe if I just wait to POAS until after the weekend . . . 
@amnystik: Maybe I will go with the prenatal massage route, and if I'm pregnant, leave it up to the masseuse if they are comfortable proceeding with it being so early. As you can tell, I REALLY want a massage! But also don't want to do anything dumb.
@Goldilocks1107: oh I see.. thats interesting I had never heard that I also thought heavily pregnany women would enjoy a foot rub... I guess these days there are so many medical opinions out there its hard to know which to pay attention to and which to ignore!
I went to massage school and just recently passed my boards. Massage is ok throughout pregnancy as long as you haven't had complications in this pregnancy or previous pregnancies. The therapist you have will know what to do and what spots should and should not be massaged. you can have a foot massage and those pressure points are ok to lightly massage just not used for an actual pressure point.. (your therapist should not put alot of pressure for a long amount of time in those spots) I say ENJOY a massage!
Can I just say - the 'Bee is great for asking these types of questions, especially when you are TTC, but not telling anyone.
Decision made: I gave DH a list of my top 3 spa services and am letting him decide. I put a facial first because since going off BCP I've been breaking out, then a back treatment (same reason), then a massage.
Thanks for all your thoughts! Now, fingers crossed for a BFP as an anniversary gift!
This is the first I have heard of the no massage in the 1st trimester. I had one before knowing I was pregnant. I was about 4 weeks along.
that's so early that you probably won't know whether or not you're pregnant, and it shouldn't affect you at all (laying on your tummy won't be uncomfortable or harmful yet). go for it!
I'm a massage therapist, licensed for 6 yrs now, and it's TOTALLY okay to have a massage ANYtime during pregnancy! (UNLESS of course your doctor suggests otherwise) make sure to communicate well with your therapist, before and during! a couple key things you need to be careful of, at any time of your pregnancy, is lowering/heightening your blood pressure (no deep tissue, stick with a medium firm pressure massage) and alot of heat isnt recommended, you dont want your body temp to stray too far north/south. we have steam rooms in our suites and we instruct the Prego's not to use them, but enjoy a cozy shower of course :) the pressure points are reflex points (you may have heard of reflexology, google a chart, practice on hubbies!) and the areas for your ovaries/uterus are on the insude/outside of your heel. And like DJ suggested, prolonged pressure could have some effects, but as long as you stay up on the major part of the foot, avoiding the bottoms of the ankle and heel, you'll be just fine!
drink lots of water and ENJOY! :D
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I just found out DH booked us a stay at a spa for our anniversary. Which is also the same time we'll find out if we got pregnant this cycle (as in, AF is due the day before we check in).
We have to book our appointments ahead of time (ideally, now) and I'd really like to get a massage because, well, I love them. But I also know that massages are generally frowned upon in the first trimester.
If we are pregnant, I'd be 2 weeks along, and conceivably (ha! pun!) if AF is running late I may not know for sure anyway.
Would you go ahead and book a massage anyway?
(I hate living in "what if" land!)