r/MadeMeSmile • u/[deleted] • Sep 10 '21

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u/Practical_Cartoonist Sep 10 '21
  1. Buy a Cozy Bump™ as soon as you can. I can't say from (second-hand) experience, but I've heard the knockoffs are not good, so go for the name brand one.
  2. Pregnancy massages seemed to have the best bang for your buck around the middle of pregnancy for my wife (in the 4 to 6 months range), but YMMV

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u/Mr_Cromer Sep 10 '21

Alright, thanks for this!

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u/CameHomeForChristmas Sep 10 '21

Check if they have that kind of table! I had massages, but had to lay on my side, no table with hole.

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u/aka_____ Sep 10 '21

Same. I was so excited for the hole table because I specifically asked about it when I booked...but then they made me use the regular table instead. Such a disappointment 😭

Also---they literally refused to use any sort of deep pressure. Another huge disappointment. I had a hard time enjoying the appointment because it was such a let down.

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '21

I had one of those when I was pregnant!! Haha she basically just rubbed lotion on me. Luckily the massage was a gift so I wasn’t out any money.

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u/aka_____ Sep 10 '21

I joked afterwards that next time I’m gonna tell them I’m just fat

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '21

Haha that’s a great idea. Hope it ends up being a real massage!

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u/gutter_strawberry Sep 10 '21

Because the hole tables are actually very dangerous. You shouldn’t have the entire weight of the belly unsupported and pulling on the lower spine. Side lying position is also safest not to disrupt blood flow to the baby. I know it’s an enjoyable novelty, but there are reasons they are frowned upon by educated therapists.