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Is it true that massaging specific points in the back can cause a pregnant women to short the birth?
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No: No. In fact, low back massage is recommended to relief low back discomfort that typically afflicts moms late in pregnancy. Also helpful are heating pads, maternity belts and yoga.
Answered 9/28/2016
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