Prenatal Massage A Textbook of Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum Bodywork

Name: Prenatal Massage A Textbook of Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum Bodywork
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ISBN: 9780323042536

ISBN-10: 0323042538

ISBN-13: 9780323042536

Edition: 2008

Authors: Elaine Stillerman, Penny Simkin

List price: $66.95

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Authored by a well-known expert on prenatal massage, this comprehensive text helps you understand the intricate physiology of pregnancy so you can confidently apply appropriate massage techniques for each trimester, and throughout labor and postpartum. You'll find clear, colorfully illustrated explanations of a wide range of techniques and procedures, including Swedish massage, acupuncture points, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology. A companion DVD packaged with the book enables you to watch demonstrations of techniques. Contraindications and precautions are also provided where necessary to help you provide safe and effective care for every…

Book details

List price: $66.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 8/22/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 2.002
Language: English




Pregnancy Massage



The Benefits of Prenatal Massage



Dispelling the Myths of Prenatal Massage



General Prenatal Massage Guidelines



Emotional and Psychological Effects of Pregnancy



Physiology of Pregnancy



Contraindications and Precautions of Prenatal Massage



Treating High Risk and Bedridden Pregnancies



Preconception Support



Massage During the First Trimester and Fetal Development



Massage During Second Trimester and Fetal Development



Massage During Third Trimester and Fetal Development



Massage for Labor Preparation



Sitting Massage



Massage for Common Discomforts of Pregnancy



Multiples



Labor Massage



Physiology of Labor



Stimulating Labor



Benefits of Touch During Labor



Labor Support Massage



Postpartum Massage



Postpartum Complications



Immediate Postpartum Physiology and Treatment Goals



Puerperium Physiology and Treatment Goals



Extended Postpartum Physiology and Treatment Goals



Marketing Strategies



Marketing Strategies


Glossary of Terms


Resources