PEDICURES?

• 12-30-2008 9:29 AM

  Angela3172568 Joined on 12-21-2008 Posts 17

  PEDICURES? Reply Contact So, I 've been off of work for a month and will be off again for the next month (due to spotting and bleeding). My midwife wants me to relax - no stress. I thought going for a pedicure would be a great idea. I booked the pedi, but was just speaking to my sister who said that you're supposed to avoid pedicures in the first trimester. Apparently there a pressure points in the feet, that when massaged, can cause labour. Has anyone heard this?

• 12-30-2008 9:44 AM

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  MOM2SNE Joined on 10-30-2008 Elizabeth Marie ~ 12 Aug 09 Posts 1,546	Re: PEDICURES? Reply Contact I've heard the same thing. My recommendation would be to let them know you're pregnant and to either go really lightly on your feet or just skip the massage all together.

• 12-30-2008 10:41 AM

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  sarah645 Joined on 12-30-2008 Posts 8	Re: PEDICURES? Reply Contact I've heard the same thing about the pressure points, def be careful!

• 01-26-2009 6:48 PM

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  stephanie3194171 Joined on 01-04-2009 Arlington, TX EDD 6/25/10 Posts 99	Re: PEDICURES? Reply Contact I got pedis through my whole pregnancy. The girl doing my feet was pregnant and she told me that they shouldn't massage the bottom of my feet because it might cause contractions. I think just let them know and it should be fine.

• 02-02-2009 9:07 AM

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  gjaeanne Joined on 05-11-2005 Mom to Aydin (4) & baby Aylin Renee Posts 285	Re: PEDICURES? Reply Contact According to this they are safe but to be cautious. http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=642&page=1 I think as long as you tell them and its a well ventilated salon it should be ok. I am almost out of my first trimester. But when I can I will be getting a pedi. ~jessica

• 02-18-2009 5:36 PM

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  Kirasmama Joined on 10-16-2008 Posts 980	Re: PEDICURES? Reply Contact You just have to be cautious but I would not avoid them personally.  Esp. Since now I feel so huge and can barley reach my toes, having someone do them is just purley amazing..lol

• 03-18-2009 9:10 AM

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  Dia5932131 Joined on 11-24-2008 Posts 91	Re: PEDICURES? Reply Contact Yeah I heard this at the hospital when I went for a labor/breathing class. They tell you to avoid it in your LAST trimester because it may possibly trigger early labor. I had my DH running my feet every night after week 38 and guess what? I did not have her until I was 41 weeks & 3 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!