Just found out I am pregnant

[flexsmom]

I was 13/14 weeks pregnant on our 4-night Wonder cruise in October. I had a facial, reflexology, did the hydrotherapy bath (just kept the water cooler than I would have if I wasn't pregnant) and had a wonderful massage. I absolutely told the CM I was pregnant and they simply changed the oils and lotions they used. No one ever said anything about not doing the massage - just that they were glad I told them.....

 

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

flexsmom: Thanks for the information. I am so glad to hear that I can still get pampered!

 

[destuff]

Hi,
I just returned on saturday - still having withdrawal. I am 21.5 weeks pregnant now. I did book a massage. I ended up cancelling it since they only had an appt for the afternoon of st thomas and it felt too rushed. When I booked , it was no problem about being pregnant. she said they would adjust the oil s and modify the massage for what I would be able to do. She did not asjk how far along i was. I have done preg massages with my previous2 children and had to lay on my side

Congrats, Good Luck and enjoy

Trish

 

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

destuff: Thanks. I am so anxious to go on our cruise! We have 8 weeks and 2 days till we go to Port Canaveral! I usually do the massages during sea days and if I do them during port days I try to schedule for when the shows are on before dinner (I have seen them so many times it doesn't matter to me that I miss them).

 

[bahama97]

Congratulations!

You may want to ask your dr about massages. I remember reading somewhere that in later pg, some pressure pts could help induce labor.

 

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Thanks everyone for the advice on back massages while pregnant.

 

[Univfire]

Congratulations to you! I just realized you were also pregnant and cruising around the same time I was. When are you due? I'm going to be due in Mid November I think, I haven't seen my midwife yet...just got confirmed at my family doc.

CONGRATS again!

 

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Thanks. I am due November 24th.

 

[destuff]

hi,
i just had my monthly check up yesterday and picked up a copy of fit pregnancy(april/may). It had a small article about this.

to recap
Use a licensed therapist

Check with doc

Use a light touch - no deep tissue massages

Sniff oil or lotion first just iin case it is a smell that may make you queasy

Essential oils not considered safe in preg is cedarwood, eucalyptus, cimmamon, rosemary, tansy, pennyroyal, peppermint and primrose.

Find a comfortable position - maybe lying on side with some extra pillows

Dont use reflexology unless they are certified in prenatal- certain point on lower legs and ankles could cause contractions

hope this helps

Trish

 

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

That is very helpful, Thanks.

I go to the doctor tomorrow. They called me to confirm the appointment and I found out that I will get a early sonogram to confirm how far along I am and that everything is doing ok in there! I can't wait!

 

[mcnuss]

Do your best pregnant princess act and take every opportunity to take care of yourself and get pampered. You are right to ask your MD about the massage but even if you could not do that, there are lots of other services that would be wonderful, like a facial.

You won't get much of a chance to do any of these things once Walt, Jr. arrives, so enjoy your time. At 12ish weeks, first pregnancy, as young as you are, you are unlikely to even be showing when you cruise. I did not pop until 22-23 weeks. We went to WDW when I was 20 weeks and I was still in my regular clothes, just the looser or elastic waist stuff. I loved being pregnant, never felt healthier or prettier. We traveled quite a bit since we thought we would not much once baby arrived. (Boy were we wrong about that...)

Have the best time ever!