DS has bought me a vibrating massager for mothers day.......

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It's a little battery powered gadget that looks a bit like a space pod, with three vibrating blobs at the bottom that you use to massage yourself (back, shoulders etc., it's not that sort of vibrator!)

Reading the instructions it says pregnant women should consult a doctor before using it. I'm not about to waste NHS time on something so ridiculous, so I'm hoping someone on here knows why it might potentially be unwise for me to use it at the moment? Can I use it on areas that aren't near my tummy?

Anybody?

Was hoping for a nice shoulder massage today but don't want to take any unnecessary risks.

they say that on EVERYTHING, consult the Dr. I would just use it. How is it going to cause harm?

My Dad got my Mum one of those years ago so he didnt have to rub her "laughing" legs every night.....Mother was not amused!

You could ring NHS direct? Just a thought, they'd prefer that then a drs appointment being taken up...

Well if it's safe to use the other type of vibrators (which I think it is)then I really can't see a problem, enjoy your massage!

Yes it's fine unless you have gestational diabetes in which case you may have poor circulation in which case you should not use it therapeutically. :)

Thanks!!

"(back, shoulders etc., it's not that sort of vibrator!)"

I always thought they write that onto the box for people who are to whimsy to buy a proper vibrator but will use it that way anyway? Maybe that's just me though...

You'd have to have a sizeable old fanjo to fit this monstrosity in!! Actually you'd need three 'openings' in precisely the right configuration!

I read that you shouldn't use things that vibrate if you're preg as i suppose the baby can feel it. However i'm sure on ur shoulders it would be fine. :)

"I read that you shouldn't use things that vibrate if you're preg as i suppose the baby can feel it. However i'm sure on ur shoulders it would be fine"

Oh dear god... (not a comment on you) - presumably we shouldn't dance either as the baby might feel us swooshing around.

I know thats what i thought! I went to a concert a couple of weeks ago and obviously it was really loud it made my whole body vibrate! She was moving loads so i think she could feel it and hear but it hasn't done any harm!

Blimey and if you got jiggy on a train imagine the rocking motion

Loud music will normally be noted by the baby, but not necessarily in a bad way.