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Pedicures/Calf Massage...total no-no?
My lamaze teacher/labor nurse advised no calf massage at all during
pregnancy...something about the blood being heavier during pregnancy and collecting in the lower body and massage unearthing a clot that could travel to the lungs and.....you know the rest. I ran it by my doctor and he absolutley agreed. I was a bit surprised as no one advised against this during the beginning of my pregnancy (now in week 38) and I had a ton of pedicures with very deep accupressure to my calves. My doctor even went so far as to say that during a Charley Horse or leg cramp not to massage the calf which is so instinctive for me. He said it could be dangerous and I should just flex my foot or stand up. I'm kind of annoyed it wasn't mentioned earlier on. Anyway, thought I 'd share. Lisa |
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