is massage safe at 12 weeks??????very confused

[Calluna]

I was told that massage can also help to release toxins in your body, which may be harmful. After the magic 12 week mark though it's apparently ok.

[briggsy's girl]

a friend who does massage said he "prefers" not to massage until you can feel the baby move - the increased blood flow during massage, and, as mentioned, the toxins released, pose a small risk to the fetus. by 12 weeks, the risk is much lower, but his preference is to wait as the baby will move a lot more and let mum know if the increased blood flow is causing dramas

i think if your friend specialises in pregnancy massage (my friend does therapeutic/deep tissue) they would know what they are doing for that gestation kwim?

[Sav2011]

I had one last week and Im 10 weeks along.... My middle and lower back are painful already. I really dont think you need to worry... you should always drink plenty of water after a massage anyway to get things moving and release the toxins.

The practice i went to specialize in Pregnancy massage, even though im not showing yet they have special tables so you can lie on your bump... I had never heard of this ! cute !

[Possums]

I have had two massages already and checked it with them both times, so they avoided any risky pressure points. Enjoy it

[FabFiona]

If the therapist knows what they are doing then it's unlikely there will be a problem, regardless of how many weeks you are. I've had massages throughout both pregnancies. I trust my therapist to avoid certain spots and not use certain oils.