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Massage During Pregnancy

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I'm a massage therapist and found this book to be a helpful resource in a number of areas (detailed below), but was disappointed that it didn't include any pregnancy massage techniques. (Instead, the author simply suggests using the same massage strokes used for other clients.) The author is a midwife, and the book is written from this perspective, rather than that of a massage therapist. That said, I found this book to be a good reference on the anatomy of pregnancy, the mother-to-be's experience through each trimester, safety precautions for massage, and some comfort tips to address symptoms such as headaches & nausea (for the mother to use at home.) This book is an excellent pregnancy education resource, rather than a pregnancy massage instruction manual.

No expecting parent or childbirth professional should be without this book. It is a treasure of knowledge about what to expect, and what effects both mother and child during this miraculous time. As for the massage, just read about how the wrong position or pressure can harm both mother and child. This is not a do it yourself manual or picture book.The author is giving vital information for the safety and comfort of mother and developing child. This book should be in every expecting parent's and professionals library. As a professional, I do not teach a class without it.

An excellent book about prenatal massage. It is good for massage therapists and anyone else interested in relieving some of the discomforts if pregnancy. There is even a mail-in test so that you can become certified in prenatal massage. I've taken classes in this subject and found the book to have comparable information plus you can use it as a resource.

Michelle Wright, CMT

I am a Massage Therapist and I loved this book! It has a lot of information but is still a very easy book to read. I would recommend it for Massage Therapists, as well as expectant moms and anyone working with them (Doulas, midwives, etc.)

As a professional who offers pregnancy and infant massage, andtraining for new mom's and dad's, as well as allied healthcareprofessionals, I cannot recommend Bette Water's book highly enough. Wedo not teach a class without it,whether the group be (new) expectingparents, or professionals. We have received national recognition forour work with women and children.That was attainable because of theknowledge and experience we bring to our clients. There are manyimportant topics and issues which the author has included so that thepregnancy massage may be done safely and effectively. This book shouldbe in every new parents and childbirth professionals library. I highlyrecommend it as the best source for a safe and effective pregnancy formother and child...

I feel this is the best book on the market dealing directly with massage and the pregnant client. Massage During Pregnancy explains how beneficial massage is from the beginning of the pregnancy through labor and the postpartum period. The author did not forget the new arrival and devotes a chapter to the benefits of infant massage. I highly recommend this book for any woman thinking about pregnancy as well as all massage therapists working with pregnant women.

This is a comprehensive, yet understandable and useable text. It shows the benefits of massage while pregnant and continues on to include the new baby. Most importantly, it warns of improper use to prevent complications. I highly recommend this to all pregnant mothers, nurses, doctors, and all health care providers. An important work, deserving to be read and utilized.

If you are pregnant and "expecting" to learn about how massage should be performed on pregnant women you will be sorely disappointed. The contents are mainly a rehash of all the pregnancy information you will have probably read in other books specific to pregnancy. "Massage During Pregnancy" focuses largely on the business aspects of the massage industry and contraindications for massage during pregnancy. In effect, it does a good job of teaching what should not be done and nothing at all on what should be done.