Vibrating Massage Chairs in Pregnancy

[Mother Goose]

Thanks ladies. Netty - I knew that *clears throat* activity was ok.... but am confused why those seats always say (at the shopping centre) not to be used by preggie women... maybe they thinks it's contagious! ROFL

[jemima]

Hi MG

I used a massage chair at an electrical shop while waiting for DH who was off looking at goodness knows what. Anyway while I was sitting in it a guy who works at the shop came up to me and said that pregnant women shouldnt use the massage chairs as it can bring on labour. I kind of thought - yeah whatever, but got off it - which was very hard to do as it was sooooo nice. Anyway later that day I went into labour. I was only 5 days off my due date so it may well have happenned anyway, but I guess I cant say for sure it was the chair that started the labour. Enjoy your pedicure.

Jem

[danniellabella]

Thanks ladies. Netty - I knew that *clears throat* activity was ok.... but am confused why those seats always say (at the shopping centre) not to be used by preggie women... maybe they thinks it's contagious! ROFL

The seats in the shopping centres are generally not vibrating but give a very hard shiatsu massage which is why they are not good for pregnant women

[Santosha]

I have a simple version of these at home, just a seat-shaped cushion thingy that sits over the couch which has a vibrate and massage setting which DH bought me... probably in the hope it would get him out of too many demands for a shoulder rub!

I've chosen not to use it during pregnancy as I'm concerned about the level of electro-magnetic radiation. Although everything electronic (yr TV, phone, alarm clock etc) is putting out this energy, I just figure it's not great in larger doses so close to bubs. I've heard that you should never sleep on an electric blanket switched on for the same reason (pg or not).

I'm sure it's fine in small doses but worth considering.

[Pregy E]

We have one at home (massage chair) and no problems for me. Its actually a great way to de-stress! Ahhhh! Enjoy!