Contraindicated? Hot Stones during Pregnancy...

[Emma]

I have recently found out I am expecting and I have a client that is interested in receiving a Hot Stone Massage. In school we were taught you should never elevate a pregnant clients body temperature. I was wondering if it would be too much as a therapist's temp to be elevated...
My Dr mentioned before we were trying to conceive that I should avoid hot showers, steam/sauna rooms, hot tubs while we are trying and after we conceive...
So now I am thinking...how hot is too hot? It's been a while...well, years since I have worked with my hot stone set (I hate to clean them so I don't promote that service...lazy I know) and I remember that I do sweat a lot more when I am working with stones...but then again, I sweat when I work out and exercise is good for the preggo body so...
I was hoping to get a variety of good opinions from you all so please help!

 

[Surfed out sea dog]

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[doktor smudge]

I don't think giving a hot stone massage is going to elevate the body temperature enough to damage a fetus. But if you are scared about it, have doubts about it, or don't want to do hot stones, then take it off your menu while you're pregnant.

(I also disagree with the hot shower theory.)

 

[funnyarmor]

I smashed my thumb when I was pregnant and used Hot Stones with all my clients for about a week to help keep me from using my thumb. I kept the AC up and extra blanket on the table if the client wanted it. I also kept some water in the room with me and sat when I needed.

It was summer during the middle and end of my pregnancy and I was much warmer than normal, but I didn't feel any worse when using the Hot Stones as long as I kept the room pretty cool. None of my clients minded - at least none of them said they did.

I too, don't promote that service much either - for the very same reason.

Happy and Healthy 9 months to you.