Infrared safety?

Is the use of an infrared massager safe during pregnancy? Can the heat or movement hurt your unborn child?

It appears that it is NOT safe:

Warnings & Precautions:

This massager should not be used in the following cases: tuberculosis, benign and malignant tumors, hemorrhages, inflammations of the skin, phlebitis and thrombosis, open and fresh wounds, bruises, broken skin or varicose veins, undetermined calf pain.

* Consult your physician, should you have any therapeutic questions regarding its use.
* Do not use on any unexplained pain before consulting your physician.
* Keep away from children.

Pregnant women or anyone using a pacemaker or any other electrical implant should not use magnetic products. Also magnetic products should not be used without a proper diagnosis from your doctor of any painful condition, and your physician should be informed of your decision to use magnetic products. Finally, keep all magnetic sensitive devices (e.g. credit cards, audio/video tapes, etc.) away from magnetic products to avoid desensitization.

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