massages

[Kelz22]

I was wondering can we get massages when pregnant?And if so what sort can you get and with what oils are safe etc?I was going to book myself in for one in a few weeks time maybe.Also would it not harm LO laying on your belly?Thanks.xxx

 

[Bee70]

hi,
you can have a massage but you can only have certain ones. I'm fairly sure most places won't do any body, but some do. I think you either sit up or lie on your side for them, unless they have a special pregnancy bench (with bump hole). most places are happy to do face massages. There are a lot of oils you aren't allowed to use, and the ones you can use have to be dilated further (1%) than usual. I think I have a list of the oils you are allowed somewhere if you want to know?
HTH

 

[bekkie]

make sure whoever is doing your massage is trained in dong massages on pregnant women - we have a fabulous spa here specifically for pregnant women, and they do everything.. facials, back massage, pedicures (also needs to be done by someone who is trained specifically) they have tables set up properly so there's no pressure on your belly.

 

[Kelz22]

hi,
you can have a massage but you can only have certain ones. I'm fairly sure most places won't do any body, but some do. I think you either sit up or lie on your side for them, unless they have a special pregnancy bench (with bump hole). most places are happy to do face massages. There are a lot of oils you aren't allowed to use, and the ones you can use have to be dilated further (1%) than usual. I think I have a list of the oils you are allowed somewhere if you want to know?
HTH

Yeah hun that would be great xxx

 

[Bee70]

ok, well from 20 weeks is:
benzoin, ginger, mandarin, sandalwood, petigrain, lemon, grapefruit, sweet orange,eucalyptus, rosewood, lime, tangerine, tea tree, ylang ylang.
from 28 weeks:
bergamot, geranium, neroli, roman camomile, cypress, lavender, frankinscence
from 37 weeks (utertonic):
clary sage, rose, jasmine

big list, but i think all inclusive, so if its not there, dont use it. Also, pregnancy skill reacts differently, as you've probably found out, so test a bit first

 

[QTPie]

Definitely go to a pre-natal massage specialist... I have one locally and she is FABULOUS!

Ask around for recommendations - I got recommendations from my pre-natal yoga class (both the teacher and other class attendees who had used this massage therapist...).

QT

 

[Kelz22]

ok, well from 20 weeks is:
benzoin, ginger, mandarin, sandalwood, petigrain, lemon, grapefruit, sweet orange,eucalyptus, rosewood, lime, tangerine, tea tree, ylang ylang.
from 28 weeks:
bergamot, geranium, neroli, roman camomile, cypress, lavender, frankinscence
from 37 weeks (utertonic):
clary sage, rose, jasmine

big list, but i think all inclusive, so if its not there, dont use it. Also, pregnancy skill reacts differently, as you've probably found out, so test a bit first

Thank you hun Il write that list down and bring it with me.xxx

 

[QTPie]

Thank you hun Il write that list down and bring it with me.xxx

If you use a proper pre-natal specialist, they should know what they are doing...

Good luck and enjoy

QT

 

[jmac]

I went for a Clarins Blissful Beginnings massage last week that was just great. As everyone else has said, make sure the therapist knows what they are doing and are properly trained etc.