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lesliemike
The twins are almost 2!
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Prenatal massages
Please recommend your favorite place to get prenatal massages! There are so many spas I wouldn't no where to begin looking.
Thanks!
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Posted 4/18/09 9:49 PM  |
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LSP2005
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Re: Prenatal massages
Where are you located?
Edamame is the destination maternity spa. I have not been there but heard wonderful things. In NJ I go to the Dieci spa and it is fantastic. There is also Elizabeth Arden and they do a great job as well.
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| Posted 4/18/09 9:55 PM |
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lesliemike
The twins are almost 2!
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Re: Prenatal massages
Thanks! I live in the Babylon area, Long Island. Though I commute to the city every day. I can pretty much go anywhere in Suffolk, Nassau, and Manhattan.
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| Posted 4/18/09 10:03 PM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: Prenatal massages
check out the potentially related topics below for a lot of suggestions.
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| Posted 4/18/09 10:16 PM |
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spa118
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Shari
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Re: Prenatal massages
I LOVE the oasis day spa in Manhattan. I've been there many times for regular massages, not yet for a prenatal, but I never had a bad massage there yet. My sister had a prenatal massage there and loved it. They have the best relaxation room too! Enjoy!
Oh, and there are two locations, one is in a hotel - the other is on Park AVe and I think either 34 or 42, can't remember, but the one NOT in the hotel is the nicer one.
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| Posted 4/18/09 10:21 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: Prenatal massages
leslie - in the first tri - you can't get them!!!!
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| Posted 4/18/09 10:28 PM |
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pandaworm
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bethany
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Re: Prenatal massages
i got mine at namaste in brightwaters - very nice. you have to be in your 2nd or 3rd trimesters and have your doctor's clearance though.
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| Posted 4/18/09 11:23 PM |
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spa118
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Shari
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Re: Prenatal massages
Posted by davenjess
leslie - in the first tri - you can't get them!!!!
I did not know that!
Thank you Jess!
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| Posted 4/19/09 1:55 AM |
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lesliemike
The twins are almost 2!
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Re: Prenatal massages
Posted by davenjess
leslie - in the first tri - you can't get them!!!!
Oh, I had no idea!!!! Can I get normal massages? I just got a 20 min. quick one yesterday since my shoulders were hurting.
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| Posted 4/19/09 8:10 AM |
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lesliemike
The twins are almost 2!
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Re: Prenatal massages
I just found this:
Is prenatal massage safe throughout the entire pregnancy?
Women can begin massage therapy at any point in their pregnancy – during the first, second, or third trimester. Many facilities will refuse to offer massage to a woman who is still in her first trimester because of the increased statistics for miscarriage associated with the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/prenatalmassage.html
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| Posted 4/19/09 8:17 AM |
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Angel321
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Re: Prenatal massages
Posted by lesliemike
Posted by davenjess
leslie - in the first tri - you can't get them!!!!
Oh, I had no idea!!!! Can I get normal massages? I just got a 20 min. quick one yesterday since my shoulders were hurting.
the theory is that during a massage, think of a sore muscle this way:
your muscle is a straw. when in pain - there is SAND in that straw. during a massage - the sand comes out of the straw. that sand is flushed through your system and HOPEFULLY tinkled out (which is why you are ALWAYS told to drink lots of water after a massage).
the theory is while pregnant -you don't want that 'sand' passing through the placenta.
i have never been to a place that allows massage in the first trimester. please, doublecheck with your doctor. i'm sure they all have different theories on this as well as everything else..
eta: this is how massage was explained to me by a friend who was in school at the time for massage therapy. i want to say the sand stuff is called 'fascia'...but i'm not 100%..
Message edited 4/19/2009 8:48:05 AM.
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| Posted 4/19/09 8:45 AM |
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lesliemike
The twins are almost 2!
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Leslie
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Re: Prenatal massages
I have never heard that. Thanks for the information. I will definitely check in with my Dr. Now I'm nervous since I did have a 20 min. massage. 
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| Posted 4/19/09 8:59 AM |
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Angel321
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Re: Prenatal massages
Posted by lesliemike
I have never heard that. Thanks for the information. I will definitely check in with my Dr. Now I'm nervous since I did have a 20 min. massage.
honestly hon - i wouldn't be nervous. the place i go to - i didn't go during the first tri (they wouldn't take me anyway) - and i have seen a few therapists there who have said it's only a THEORY - there are no HARD & FAST facts about it...but once someone comes up with a 'possible harm to fetus' theory - there's little that can be done to prevent panic/worry - so it's easier to just say no.
drink loads of water today and let your doc know - :)
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| Posted 4/19/09 9:04 AM |
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anewday
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Re: Prenatal massages
OK here is the run down for prenatal massages...
1st trimester many places wont do it
in all reality...many women get massaged during their 1st trimester before they even know they are pregnant. Every place is different but in massage school it is normally taught to wait until 2nd tri...the real reason behind this is...the body is going through so much the mommy needs rest and even though a massage is relaxing it does increase the circulation just as if you worked out...hence can make you even more tired etc...it is also because almost anything can happen during those first few weeks its basically a CYA for the massage therapist...I asked my dr what he thought and he recommends massage though out the entire pregnancy (which surprised me) massage during the 1st tri can also increase those 1st tri problems...ie if you have morning sickness etc the massage can bring that out more...
2nd & 3rd tri is all good as long as your not high risk (although even then talk to your massage therapist and your doctor) The real key see a massage therapist not necessarily a spa.
There are certain precaution during a prenatal massage....(if you want I can list them but in all reality just if something hurts tell them, plus if they are working on you they should know....there is no deep tissue (which does stink for someone that always gets worked on) but a good therapist should still be able to work with you.
oh and fascia...is connective tissue that covers every bone, organ, muscle and muscle fiber in the body that is all connected.
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| Posted 4/19/09 10:17 AM |
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lilith628
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Claire
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Re: Prenatal massages
I got a gift certificate for the Edamame Spa in NYC and I just used it a couple weeks ago. It was AWESOME!
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