Treating the Pregnant Person: Edema

Course overview

Treating the Pregnant Person: Edema dives into the body's lymphatic system and how pregnancy affects this crucial system. Explore the common causes of edema during pregnancy and gain insights into the signs and symptoms that indicate its presence. Discover crucial treatment precautions and contraindications associated with lymphatic drainage techniques for the pregnant client. Learn how to include targeted lymphatic drainage within a massage and manual therapy treatment to reduce edema in the upper and lower extremities. Discover specific protocols and detailed instructions for various techniques utilized in performing Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) treatments. Additionally, explore Swedish drainage techniques designed to complement and amplify the outcomes of an MLD treatment. This training is a collaboration between Dexterity PD and Trimesters: Massage Therapy Education, which provides the most comprehensive perinatal massage therapy training available.