02/07/2026
Pregnancy massage promotes relaxation, and as always, it is ok to have two massage therapists. Now as far as pregnancy massage is concerned make sure the one you choose is qualified for that type of bodywork.
In my office, I will conduct an interview and do a pre treatment evaluation, I will look for a thrombosis, edema and Homan check .
A thrombosis check is when we look and feel for any hot spot , swollen sites on the legs that may indicated thrombosis.
Homan check is when I am looking if there are some pain while doing dorsiflexion of the toes toward the knee and the Pitting edema check like you see in the picture, just above the ankle if when I press firmly for like 5 second and there is no color or indentation fill return after 10-30 seconds, those are big contraindications for massage !!
At my office, I will do massage in the first trimester with a written release from your doctor , that is from week one to week 12. And recommended to get a massage once a month for that first trimester.
Second trimester, week 13 to 26 , recommendation is every two weeks. No release needed.
Third trimester, week 27 to end of pregnancy, recommendation is once a week.
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