Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage Training

Learn skillful bodywork techniques for positive and effective management of the pregnant and postnatal client. Techniques for common challenges occurring in pregnancy and postnatal, plus support skills for a positive pregnancy /birth. Massage practitioners who take this pre/postnatal massage training become more confident, and nourish a positive perspective to the natural process of pregnancy and postnatal clients.

Topics include:
- Uniqueness of pregnancy in a woman's life
- Anatomy/physiology of pregnancy
- Complications/contraindications during pregnancy
- Stress during pregnancy / why massage ...
- Guidelines for pregnancy massage
- Draping and bolstering on table
- Pregnancy massage (50+) techniques and basic format
- Alternative techniques
- Postpartum: Emotional, psychological impact
- Practical methodology
- Contraindications in postpartum
- Normal birth and post-surgery (50+) techniques
- Optional: Exercises for pregnancy and postpartum