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Karen, my mom is a massage therapist, and she is ALWAYS busy with pregnant women. There really isn't anything she does differently, but I know she always does just relaxation massage on preg women and not like shiatsu or even hot stone massage. I would think the dr. would not want you laying on your stomach for the massage, in which case most therapists have a pregnancy table or pregnancy pillow- which let me tell you, for a very pregnant woman that is about as close to heaven on earth as you can get ;) ! I can see the hard foot rubs if you are having a problem with swelling or hypertension etc, b/c the foot rub will increase the blood to that area and that is not what you want. If you are having a problem with swelling, you would want to VERY lightly "massage" in straight strokes toward the heart to help the blood and fluid get out of that area. ANYWAY, after that ridiculously long post, I hope you found something that helps. Just remember to inform the therapist when you make the appt. that you are preg. and make sure they have the proper equipment. I am 12 weeks tomorrow and will finally be getting a massage YAY!!

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