jenrific
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Post by jenrific on Feb 28, 2016 17:14:20 GMT
Is it safe to get a pedicure while pregnant? I don't get them very often (maybe 4 times in my life). I am 32 weeks right now and want to get one in a couple of weeks before my baby showers because I plan to wear a skirt and sandals. Googling gave me a million different answers so I thought I would ask the all-knowing peas lol
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Post by ahiller on Feb 28, 2016 17:18:37 GMT
My ob-gyn always told me it was fine. You can always ask them to skip the massage part if you are concerned about that triggering labor. Congratulations!
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Post by gar on Feb 28, 2016 17:19:27 GMT
Yes it's safe. What do you think might be risky?
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Post by scraphollie27 on Feb 28, 2016 17:30:02 GMT
I'm a regular pedicure client and never changed my routines while I was pregnant. I had a pedicure at 39 weeks because I wanted beautiful toes to look at while I was pushing!
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Post by Megan on Feb 28, 2016 18:07:40 GMT
I never got around to it while pregnant but I'd avoid the massage so no preterm labor occurs. Other than that, enjoy!
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Post by bigbundt on Feb 28, 2016 18:43:16 GMT
I had a pedicure a few weeks before my last one. I just didn't get the leg massage (which I hate anyway).  |
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Feb 28, 2016 19:18:47 GMT
There is no reason to avoid the massage- the whole labour induction stems primarily from old reflexology beliefs and there is no clinical evidence that support these claims. Therapists tend to perpetuate this myth because people come in asking about it, and it's a cya move. Honestly, if I could induce labor by rubbing ankles, I would be hella rich . |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 19:23:26 GMT
I can't imagine a reason to avoid them.
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Post by gar on Feb 28, 2016 19:26:49 GMT
There is no reason to avoid the massage- the whole labour induction stems primarily from old reflexology beliefs and there is no clinical evidence that support these claims. Therapists tend to perpetuate this myth because people come in asking about it, and it's a cya move. Honestly, if I could induce labor by rubbing ankles, I would be hella rich . Exactly. The massage would have to be firm and on very specific spots to even have the possibility of inducing labour. |
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Post by beaglemom on Feb 28, 2016 19:28:16 GMT
I'm 36 weeks and have one scheduled for Tuesday. I can't wait! The last one I got was right after Christmas. This is my 3rd child and I had them more frequently with the other two pregnancies and never had any problems, I just didn't have as much time this time around to get them.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 28, 2016 21:29:21 GMT
I got them all throughout my pregnancies.
I wouldn't avoid the massage. But, I mean, I wouldn't pay for a pedicure if I wasn't going to get a massage. That's the whole reason I get a pedicure.
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jenrific
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Post by jenrific on Feb 28, 2016 23:33:24 GMT
Thanks ladies! I'm so looking forward to a little pampering.
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Post by utmr on Feb 29, 2016 0:16:12 GMT
I had them once a week with #2. It was the only thing that made my poor swollen sausage feet feel better.
I don't know why it would be a problem, assuming everything was sanitary. But back then tuna and coffee were the dramatic "I can't believe you're doing that!" worries, so things have probably changed!
I say enjoy!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2016 2:23:19 GMT
In my last trimester, I got them every two weeks and paid for extra massage. It was bliss! Never had any issues.
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Post by pierkiss on Feb 29, 2016 3:18:07 GMT
It's fine. The only thing I worried about with pedicures and pregnancy was the leg massage part. I always read about how you shouldn't massage your legs while pregnant because of he risk of blood clots. So I just had them skip that part and all was well. If ever there is a time to pamper your feet its while you are pregnant!  |
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