The Reflexology Zeitgeist

If having an orgasm is considered safe (unless otherwise discussed with your OB), I can assure you that a foot massage is even safer.

Everything that feels good to a pregnant woman must be deemed dangerous and unsafe lol

Ummm yeah there's no proof in anything like that. It sounds like an old wives tail. Ignore mom and next time she gives unsolicited advice tell her she's not your OBGYN and that is the only person you'll take advice from.

Sounds like something your dad lied to her about way back when to get out of foot massages.

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I looked into this recently. While I don’t believe in acupressure/reflexology etc, all the research I read (incl peer reviewed papers) indicated sufficient studies haven’t been done to prove safety. My partner more or less said consider risk v reward...

I’ve 100% heard this in the third trimester, but not the first. Others have stated that most massage places won’t take it in the first trimester because they don’t want to be blamed for a miscarriage and that’s true enough. The foot massage in the th...

Hmm I’ve never heard of that before! I’m interested to see what others say. For what its worth - my doctor told me that an early miscarriage is almost always the result of a non-viable pregnancy and that nothing I do would cause or prevent one.

But i guess someone has to say that is pregnant for someone to know. On first trimester women usually don't share it

Very few places will do any massage in the first trimester. I looked into it and spoke to friends who massage professionally and honestly the only actual reason I can find is they’re afraid they’ll be sued if the person miscarries, not that they are...

Couldn't put it better myself. Personally, even while thinking it's all hogwash, if a woman objects I'm not going to force her!

That's what I would do. I'm 27 weeks pregnant and I feel you on the crazy over paranoid people. I told my husband we are going out for a glass of wine and sushi to celebrate making it full term. People can say something if they want to lol. I'm not d...

Thanks. I might just go ahead and do it, but will avoid the inner heel / ankle area just to play safe. :)

Just wanted to say kudos on an awesome reply. No medical research does not equal invalid, especially when it comes to pregnancy. I do however believe that unless your body is ready for labor, the labor-inducing techniques don't work. But that's me.

There is no clinical proof of reflexology affecting pregnancy. Period. If you are uncomfortable about anything, though, and they cannot make you comfortable then it is up to you if you'd opt out or not. If at any time you need to move, get up, get a...

As I understand it, the part that is not safe is the ankle. There is a pressure point around the ankle bone that can stimulate contractions.

Unless you're growing your baby in your feet, go for it. I think the human race would have gone extinct long ago if a foot rub was dangerous for pregnancy!

I also work on my feet and would have simply keeled over without my foot massages while pregnant. My husband literally bought me an at-home massager for my birthday while I was pregnant, I was wanting massages that often/badly.

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I’ll be 14 weeks tomorrow, my feet are killing me. I am a full time bartender and before I was pregnant would get a foot massage twice a month, sometimes just once, but it helps me so much and I keep reading it’s safe, it’s not safe, what’s everyone’...

No baby bump to get in the way yet so I suppose I shouldn’t worry about tomorrows problems just yet. Thank you for the confidence boost!

I’ve never had a problem with prenatal at 12 wks getting deep tissue. Laying prone is also a non factor as you’re talking about a fetus that’s only around 2” in length. The table will probably determine your comfort level though, mine is very soft so...

Thank you so much!! You are such a blessing, I’m so appreciative of your advice because I was ignorant about this and I’d rather ask than be sorry. Also helps to know I’m not the only one who has thought of this and I can ask other people for their p...

Reach out to multiple businesses to help guide your decision. Ask the questions you want to ask. When you do make an appointment let them know you want foot work and deep tissue. These are common requests and shouldn’t be an issue :)

Thank you! A fellow redditor mentioned the pressure points that can induce early labor and seems like something I need to communicate to the MT about. Definitely checking yaya foot spa though, I really appreciate the recommendations!

No you can't take massage when you are pregnant it is very risky please don't try to take massage I m professional massager I know that .you can take foot massage or head massage without any reflexology or you want know more about massage services co...

Ofcourse yes… I provided prenatal massage services for the pregnant women. However, one must consult a doctor first and then find a massage therapist who is trained in prenatal massage. Some types of massages that are considered safe during pregnancy...

My teacher from massage school who was also a master Acupuncturist said, I “I strongly believe that you can’t make the body do what it does not want to do” In other words, you will not be able to induce a birth when the body is not ready to give birt...

Couldn't put it better myself. Personally, even while thinking it's all hogwash, if a woman objects I'm not going to force her!

That's what I would do. I'm 27 weeks pregnant and I feel you on the crazy over paranoid people. I told my husband we are going out for a glass of wine and sushi to celebrate making it full term. People can say something if they want to lol. I'm not...