Pedicure could cause labor??

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Has anyone else heard of getting a pedicure or a massage (specifically your ankles) could cause early labor???

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If there’s enough pressure it can cause contractions. Just as dehydration and sex or using a breast pump can cause contractions. It’s actually fairly easy to get your uterus to contract. It won’t cause your body to go into labor on its own though.

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I’ve actually had a pedicure with my son at 37 weeks and no preterm labor or signs of contraction.
I did give birth at 37wks5days, but I don’t think the pedicure had anything to do with it (I had to be induced because my amniotic fluid was low).

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I’m licensed in the beauty field and this is a huge part of our training. Yes...massaging specific pressure points (includes ankle area as well as other areas) can trigger labor. As a professional...we always advise getting OB permission before getting any massage services done during pregnancy. It’s unlikely that anything would happen...especially with a licensed professional since we are trained to avoid those specific areas on pregnant clients. Do your research before choosing a salon or spa and you’ll be just fine!

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No.

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Ankles, no I don’t think so, but I’ve been told deep tissues massages on calf area can start labor.

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Yes I have heard this. Don't know if there is any truth to it but I would just tell the person doing it to stay on your feet and not go up to your ankles or calves.

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There’s pressure points in your feet that can cause you to have contractions. I’m not sure where they are but it really does cause your body to have contractions.

Pedicure could cause labor??

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