Intro and stupid massage question

[carolinagirl831]

hi! I'm usually on MMM, but figured I'd come over here. I am 5 weeks pregnant and also have an 18 month old dd. 

My birthday was this weekend and DH got gave me a certificate for 3 hot stone massages.  
Google is giving me conflicting info... Do you think a hot stone massage is a bad idea? I'm dying for one on my back. Or do I need to change it to a prenatal massage? (sorry for the bump like questions; ) 

[Deleted]

I was told no massage at all in the first trimester, though I had one at 4 weeks (I found out the next day I was pregnant). I'd ask your doctor.

Congrats and welcome

[carolinagirl831]

Thanks, Yeah i think I'll call tomorrow.

[jewel]

I've had regular massages throughout my pregnancy. My doctor wasn't bothered by it.

A hot stone massage sounds SO heavenly

[linz]

No advice but that sounds like heaven!

[Deleted]

My doctor looked at me like I had lost my mind when I asked if massage was okay. He was like, yes, that's fine.

My massage therapist doesn't like to do massages in the first trimester though.

[nextbigthing]

My doctor told me it was fine, but I would definitely ask your doctor, especially about the hot stone part.

[Odonata]

Sept 2, 2014 21:06:42 GMT -5 tulips said:

My spa won't do massage at all until you hit 14 weeks and then they only allow prenatal massages.

My doc is all for them, but I think a lot of places are overly cautious about massaging pregnant women.

Yep. This. Losses are more common in the early months and places do not want the liability of being blamed.

I have had massages throughout my pregnancy and my place will only do it with a certified prenatal therapist and I needed a note faxed from my dr ensuring he was Ok with it.

[cb]

I had a hot stone massage at 5 weeks (was scheduled before I even found out). It was totally fine, I did not tell them I was pregnant. I just made sure I wasn't getting overheated in the room.

[leeluu]

I had a few massages in first tri. They had to be Swedish because my masseuse said she couldn't dig in as much, and she stayed away from my feet/ankles. Massage in first tri was a godsend as my muscles got all out of whack.