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Massage during Pregnancy and Labour Course

Certificate of Attendence

Category: Part-time
Duration: One Day 9.30am to 5.00pm

Herstmonceux Village Hall,
Heathfield,
East Sussex,
England,
TN21 9PE.
01435 830705

Massage during Pregnancy and Labour

Feeling confident in massaging pregnancy women
is an excellent way to increase your clientele

Massage and touch are powerful tools in suporting women to contact the wisdom of their bodies in pregnancy and this intensive one day workshop aims to provide an in-depth understanding of techniques and positions that can be used during this very special time.

The changes that the body goes through during the 9 months of pregnancy are dramatic, affecting the mother to be both physically and psychologically. Hormones are racing, internal organs are shifting and many women feel as if their body is out of their control. Massage during this time can help to soothe and calm and also alleviate some of the many aches and pains that materialise as the weight from the growing child increases

This workshop is designed to give qualified massage therapists, confidence and awareness to work with pregnant clients, provide massage for labour and for instructing couples on labour massage strokes.

Course Content and What You Will Learn

  • A basic overview of Anatomy and Physiology of pregnancy
  • Understanding the development of the foetus
  • Effects of hormone changes on ligaments and joints
  • Knowledge of different positions for different stages of pregnancy offered in the side lying position as well as sitting
  • Modifying your technique repertoire for pregnancy
  • Massage techniques to help relieve common ailments experienced in pregnancy
  • Advice of presenting labour massage to pregnant clients and their birthing partner
  • Massage after birth (guidlines)
  • Practitioner posture during massage
  • Suitable cold pressed vegetable oils
  • Advice and guidelines on contraindications and complications during pregnancy
  • Course Requirements

    Previous study of Anatomy, Physiology and Massage

    The course is primarily practical in content and attendees will be required to bring a massage couch, with towels and 6 pillows and to wear appropriate work wear/whites. Comprehensive handouts will be provided to keep writing to a minimum.
    Please note: Attendees will be required to examine and work on each other during the practical sessions.

    Refreshments throughout the day will be provided but you will need to provide your own lunch.

    The Journey Continues………

    Dates

    Sunday 13th May, 2007
    Cost:£60

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