Ask the Pro Foot Massage and Pregnancy

I have heard on numerous occassions that a good foot massage that hits specific pressure points can cause labor.

My feet are aching and I would LOVE to get a foot massage but I am nervous to do so because of pre-term labor. (I'm 25 weeks)

What is your opinion on this? Truth or wives tail?

__________________
LeAnn

Getting a reflexology massage can be a great way to treat the whole body through just working on the feet, but yes, too much work in the ankle area can stimulate the uterus and can start contractions. Any licensed reflexologist should know this, but be sure to tell them you are pregnant before the massage as well as check their credentials.

They would be blind if they didn't notice I was pregnant. Thanks for the info.

__________________
LeAnn

For the record, I noticed!

__________________
David
Co-Founder of DailyHealth.net

Thank goodness because I would hate to have to call you blind!

__________________
LeAnn

LeAnn, i had foot massages almost daily thru my pregnancy

they were greatly appreciated ! ! !

it was a friend of mine who practices reflexology who gave me the feet massages free of charge too ! !

go have a foot massage, and ENJOY

__________________
kate