Massage for Pregnancy and Labor

Course overview

The 14 CE hour Massage for Pregnancy and Labor shares essential knowledge and skills for providing safe, competent, and nurturing massage to women during the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods. Focusing on general soft tissue and Swedish massage, this course demonstrates how to position a pregnant client to provide the most effective bodywork for each stage of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The textbook also integrates myofascial release and trigger point therapy, as well as breathwork, acupressure, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy for working on pregnant and laboring clients. About 1 1/2 hours of online positioning and technique demonstrations are also included in this comprehensive course. This Course Will Present: •Prenatal massage guidelines and client positioning for each trimester of pregnancy •Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy •Specific massage techniques for common discomforts of pregnancy •Benefits and contraindications to pregnancy massage •About 1 1/2 hours of online technique and positioning demonstrations •Case studies addressing common concerns of pregnant, laboring, and postpartum clients •Self-care tips for mothers