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Can a foot massage start labor?
Now that I'm in my 31st week and can no longer comfortably reach my toes,
I'm treating myself to a pedicure tomorrow. I seem to remember reading that there are parts of the feet and ankles that should not be massaged because they can bring on labor, but I'm not clear on which parts. In case there's a little foot massage involved in my pedicure (and lets hope there is, because I could really use it!), I'd like to be able to enjoy it without wondering if I'm going to go into labor right then and there. Does anyone know what areas of the foot/ankle should be avoided (if any)? Many thanks. -Melissa |
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Can a foot massage start labor?
DH gave me foot massage until the night before my scheuled c-section. My
baby didn't even drop! Enjoy the pampering. Love -- Nicky Proud mamma to Alexandra (03/22/2004) |
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Can a foot massage start labor?
When I being induced with my first son the nurse knew a bit of reflexology
and massaged the bottom of my big toe for hours because she said it would help labour along. 2 days later (despite being on an oxytocin drip as well) I still didn't go into labour and had a c-section. All the toe massage seemed to do was leave me with very sore, bruised toes. I wouldn't worry about it - enjoy your pedicure and if you get a foot massage as part of it make the most of it! Tanya "M Wayne" wrote in message ... Now that I'm in my 31st week and can no longer comfortably reach my toes, I'm treating myself to a pedicure tomorrow. I seem to remember reading that there are parts of the feet and ankles that should not be massaged because they can bring on labor, but I'm not clear on which parts. In case there's a little foot massage involved in my pedicure (and lets hope there is, because I could really use it!), I'd like to be able to enjoy it without wondering if I'm going to go into labor right then and there. Does anyone know what areas of the foot/ankle should be avoided (if any)? Many thanks. -Melissa |
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Can a foot massage start labor?
I think there's a spot somewhere above the achilles tendon on the back of
the calf that is said to induce labor. Leigh "M Wayne" wrote in message ... Now that I'm in my 31st week and can no longer comfortably reach my toes, I'm treating myself to a pedicure tomorrow. I seem to remember reading that there are parts of the feet and ankles that should not be massaged because they can bring on labor, but I'm not clear on which parts. In case there's a little foot massage involved in my pedicure (and lets hope there is, because I could really use it!), I'd like to be able to enjoy it without wondering if I'm going to go into labor right then and there. Does anyone know what areas of the foot/ankle should be avoided (if any)? Many thanks. -Melissa |
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Can a foot massage start labor?
Leigh Menconi wrote:
I think there's a spot somewhere above the achilles tendon on the back of the calf that is said to induce labor. Leigh If this were true, why doesn't every pregnant woman who is beyond (or near) her due date have it massaged to begin labor? Heaven knows they try some other weird old wives tales to bring it on. gloria p. |
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Can a foot massage start labor?
There is really a spot on the foot that can bring on labor BUT from what I
have read you would have to know exacly where to touch to make it work. It is unlikely that a pedicure person would hit it on accedent. Tori -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Anna or Xavier due 10/17/04 "M Wayne" wrote in message ... Now that I'm in my 31st week and can no longer comfortably reach my toes, I'm treating myself to a pedicure tomorrow. I seem to remember reading that there are parts of the feet and ankles that should not be massaged because they can bring on labor, but I'm not clear on which parts. In case there's a little foot massage involved in my pedicure (and lets hope there is, because I could really use it!), I'd like to be able to enjoy it without wondering if I'm going to go into labor right then and there. Does anyone know what areas of the foot/ankle should be avoided (if any)? Many thanks. -Melissa |
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Can a foot massage start labor?
OK, it's about 2 hours post-pedicure, and I am officially not in labor :-)
My feet look lovely though... "Tanya Elbourn" wrote in message ... When I being induced with my first son the nurse knew a bit of reflexology and massaged the bottom of my big toe for hours because she said it would help labour along. 2 days later (despite being on an oxytocin drip as well) I still didn't go into labour and had a c-section. All the toe massage seemed to do was leave me with very sore, bruised toes. I wouldn't worry about it - enjoy your pedicure and if you get a foot massage as part of it make the most of it! Tanya "M Wayne" wrote in message ... Now that I'm in my 31st week and can no longer comfortably reach my toes, I'm treating myself to a pedicure tomorrow. I seem to remember reading that there are parts of the feet and ankles that should not be massaged because they can bring on labor, but I'm not clear on which parts. In case there's a little foot massage involved in my pedicure (and lets hope there is, because I could really use it!), I'd like to be able to enjoy it without wondering if I'm going to go into labor right then and there. Does anyone know what areas of the foot/ankle should be avoided (if any)? Many thanks. -Melissa |
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Can a foot massage start labor?
On Wed, 19 May 2004 02:37:38 GMT, Leigh Menconi
wrote: I think there's a spot somewhere above the achilles tendon on the back of the calf that is said to induce labor. Also near the ankle bone and across where an ankle strap on strappy sandals would be. I did get stronger contractions when a trained reflexologist massaged those points but she worked them pretty darn hard and I was already in pre-labour. I should think a standard foot massage is fine, since those points aren't usually worked. Big toe is your head, IIRC, so it wouldn't likely to work! Megan M |
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