Pre- & Perinatal Massage Therapy - A Comprehensive Guide to Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Practice, Second Edition

Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy 2nd edition explores therapeutic massage and bodywork that enables massage therapists to support mothers and their babies throughout the childbearing year.
In this updated edition, three technique manuals teach clinically refined and fully illustrated techniques. Thoroughly updated, reflecting the latest research findings and practices, its four new chapters expand upon such critical topics as gestational complications, positioning, ethics, and business considerations.
It includes new techniques, enhanced by online video segments of these used in the context of 5 sessions, and more.
by Carole Osborne, CMT, NCBTMB
Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy explores techniques of therapeutic massage and bodywork that enable massage therapists to support mothers and their babies throughout the childbearing year.
In this updated edition of her widely referenced text, noted maternity massage therapist and teacher Carole Osborne details the physiological, functional, and emotional developments of childbearing.
The three included technique manuals teach clinically refined techniques, conveniently woven around women’s common needs and then shown by trimester for sample clients.
With its solid research foundation and practical business wisdom, this book will prepare you to successfully integrate therapeutic touch into today’s maternity healthcare.
Moreover, experienced massage therapists’ stories from decades of personal experiences and clinical successes will inspire your heart and mind.

CHAPTERS
* Chapter 1. Benefits of Prenatal and Perinatal Massage Therapy
* Chapter 2. General Guidelines, Precautions, and Contraindications
* Chapter 3. Client Positioning, Draping, Body Mechanics, and Other Practical Considerations
* Chapter 4. Trimester Recommendations and Techniques
* Chapter 5. Massage Therapy as Labor Support
* Chapter 6. Postpartum Perspectives and Techniques
* Chapter 7. Clients with Special Needs
* Chapter 8. Business Considerations
* Chapter 9. Profiles of Maternity Massage Therapists