Hi Janet,
I did a relaxation massage course 10 years or so ago & we were told never to massage anyone in the first trimester for risk of miscarriage. I remember having an argument with the teacher about it as he couldn't give a satisfactory explanation as to why. During the course I myself became pregnant. As students we used to massage each other as we learnt different aspects of the art. I was massaged by my fellow students the whole way through my pregnancy with the same teacher aware I was pregnant. I think basically they taught not to massage in 1st trimester to protect from someone suing if they happened to suffer a miscarriage shortly after a massage. Doubt that any such action would ever stand up in court anyway.
Carol
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Subject: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:26:00 +1000
Hi all,can anyone recommend a form of massage particularly beneficial in pregnancy? I've been in contact with a massage student who's been told that she must never on any account massage a woman in pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage. Personally I know that's a crock but I'd love to be able to give her better info, perhaps on traditional and well evidenced forms of massage in pregnancy.TIA,JFor home birth information go to:
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