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Massage and bodywork magazine- "Proceed with Caution" foot and ankle massage for pregnant clients

Has anyone read this article? I've always been a little apprehensive about working on pregnant clients for fear that I might overstimulate them and cause preterm labor
(this is what is taught) This article discusses misconceptions that we have about working the feet of a pregnant client for fear of stimulating the reflexology points in the ankle and how that information is false and highly unlikely that work in this area could have such a powerful effect. It's a great article and I would love to hear others thoughts on the subject

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Permalink Reply by Marissa on August 6, 2010 at 2:50pm

Hey now, I wasn't pregnant last August when I commented. I'd be willing to pay big $$ if there was a magic button! ;)

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Permalink Reply by Marilyn St.John on August 6, 2010 at 10:08pm

I was just thinking back...years ago when there didn't seem to be so many "rules" for pregnant women, I rode my horse daily until I was eight months along until finally, my center of gravity no longer allowed me to ride like I wanted to! My daughter arrived on time and unscathed, a viable human who has her very own baby now. Also, I remember having a foot & leg & bum massage pretty much every day after work until I delivered her, and never had a clue there would be a problem with that. I slept on my stomach, propped between pillows too! Food for thought.

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Permalink Reply by Darcy Neibaur on August 6, 2010 at 10:49pm

I have had two reflexology instructors and they both have said it is a myth about working the feet of a pregnant woman.