IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Indian Head massage is a very safe treatment for most pregnant ladies with a healthy pregnancy but there are certain conditions that will restrict or prevent your treatment taking place.

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A treatment CANNOT take place if you:

• are less than 15 weeks pregnant

• have a current fever  

• have or have had thrombosis in the last 2 years

• have suffered diarrhoea/vomiting within 48 hours

• are under the influence of drugs/alcohol  

• have an infectious disease/infection

• have medical oedema (swelling that does not pop back up when pressed)

• have a urinary tract infection

• have phlebitis

• have whiplash

• are undergoing radio/chemotherapy

• have head lice                                 

• A letter of consent* from your Consultant or Midwife would be required if you have:                                 

• a high risk pregnancy

• a history of miscarriage

• are under a consultant for a condition relating to your pregnancy

• abnormal blood pressure that is NOT controlled by medication

• a history of stroke

• cancer or have in the past

• a nervous system disorder (MS, Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone, for example)

• diabetes and take oral medication or insulin

• epilepsy

• any nervous/psychotic conditions

• haemophilia

• osteoporosis

• had a heart attack / any heart conditions (past or present)

• had a recent operation

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*IMPORTANT - The letter of consent should be on letter-headed paper from the practice and be signed and stamped. Before requesting a letter please contact me and I can then prepare a letter for you to take to the GP explaining the treatment and the effects on the body.

If you are unsure please do not hesitate to get in touch.