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Back massage

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Qasidy · 23/03/2021 11:32

I'm 23 weeks pregnant and my back has been hurting, so I've bought a back massager from homedics, it has the shiatsu and tapping massage options, I've heard lots of horror stories about it being dangerous, if I used it for an 1-2 hours a day to have a back massage would it be harmful to the baby?

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Chelyanne · 23/03/2021 11:37

It's recommended that you don't use such things in pregnancy. Something to do with pressure points which can trigger contractions.
Maybe try a nice bath instead or get a professional massage from someone trained for pregnancy once they are available.

emilyclark · 21/04/2021 22:11

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