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Re: flexology while pregnant

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 16:19:42 -0600 (CST)

At Wed, 6 Mar 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>i am 20 weeks pregnant, and heading to a spa in a few weeks. i thought
>that a foot massage would be perfect, due to discomfort in laying for a
>full body massage. however, the spa people say reflexology can be
>harmful to the baby! is this possibly true??? thanks.

Anon

Not sure a bout reflexology, but massage is ok if stay away from certain areas. 

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


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