Massage for a Peaceful Pregnancy: A Daily Book for New Mothers and Fathers [Paperback]

Gordon Inkeles (Author), Photographs--Gordon Inkeles (Illustrator), Illustrations--Sigga Bjornsson and Felic (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2007

With it's program of easy-to-learn massage techniques for every phase of childbirth--from the first month to the birth itself, and through full recovery, this is an essential book for any expectant parent. Featuring a lay-flat binding that stays open during massage, the book is ideal for Birthing classes. Inside they will discover drugless techniques for a wide range of problems from morning sickness to lactation stimulation. Every stroke is illustrated with gorgeous photos and many have matching anatomical illustration. All the technique is easy-to-learn and proven. A day-to-day recovery program after the birth--to minimize stretch marks and ease the new mother back to normal is included. This book offers the expectant father a positive, hands-on role in the birth of his new child.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the first month of pregnancy through full recovery from child birth, massage provides a positive, hands-on role for the father and involves him in the birth of his child on a day-to-day basis. Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy, by massage expert Gordon Inkeles provides a thoroughly 'user friendly', step-by-step, profusely illustrated instruction manual for a program of massage that is ideal for use at home and at birthing centers. Each page of this superbly produced manual features photographic illustrations and anatomical illustrations of real massage during pregnancy, showing just how massage strokes work on the human body. Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy features a basic massage for the whole body; addresses special ailments of pregnancy such as morning sickness, circulatory problems, lactation stimulation, etc.; presents a complete ten minute head massage and a complete back message for late pregnancy; and even offers a day-to-day recovery program after birth to minimize stretch marks and ease the mother back to normal. Enhanced with check lists, the 'do's and don'ts' of massage, and valuable health tips, Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy is a strongly recommended for anyone who is expecting a child. --Midwest Book Review

Inkeles' books are beautifully designed and easy on the eyes. They set the mood that should accompany any massage. --Massage Magazine

About the Author

Gordon Inkeles' bestselling books have become standard reference works on massage throughout the world. His work has been translated into ten languages and reprinted more than seventy five times. His book THE ART OF SENSUAL MASSAGE has sold over one million copies. His film/DVD THE ART OF SENSUAL MASSAGE played to SRO crowds at the Cannes Film Festival. Nationally known as a college lecturer and leader of massage workshops, he lives with his family in Northern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Arcata Arts; 1 revised edition (March 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974853542
• ISBN-13: 978-0974853543
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #842,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gordon Inkeles' bestselling books have become standard reference works on massage throughout the world. His work has been translated into ten languages and reprinted more than eighty times. His book "The Art of Sensual Massage" has sold over one million copies. His film/video The Art of Sensual Massage played to SRO crowds at The Cannes Film Festival. Nationally known as a college lecturer and leader of massage workshops, his work has been featured in Playboy, Playgirl, Cosmopolitan, New York, Redbook, Newsweek, The Wall St. Journal and Men's Life.

The author video below is taken from Inkeles' new "Sensual Massage Made Simple DVD," a seventy five minute program featuring an easy-to-learn full body massage.

Follow Gordon Inkeles' books and videos on Facebook's The Art of Massage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an ideal gift book for new parents!, April 10, 2007

By 

Dorothea J. Guthrie "Health book editor" (Midcoast Maine) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Massage for a Peaceful Pregnancy: A Daily Book for New Mothers and Fathers (Paperback)

I knew I was going to like this book as soon as I read the first
page: "To the Expectant Father--This book is for you." Gordon
Inkeles keeps his audience clearly in mind in every sentence,
offering guidance to a new father on massage techniques and purposes,
his partner's anatomy, and even her feelings in direct, no-nonsense
language. His explanations of anatomy and physiology are detailed
but always easy to understand. He's careful to explain and demystify
medical information as soon as he introduces it. The consistently
high quality of the photographs and illustrations enhance the book's
credibility. And apt quotations from everyone from Samuel Coleridge
to Eleanor Roosevelt give readers something to conjure with and to
chuckle over. What a pleasurable find this book is for expectant
couples!


Dorothea Guthrie
Editor, Consumer Health Books

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strongly recommended for anyone who is expecting a child., February 3, 2007

By 

Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Massage for a Peaceful Pregnancy: A Daily Book for New Mothers and Fathers (Paperback)

From the first month of pregnancy through full recovery from child birth, massage provides a positive, hands-on role for the father and involves him in the birth of his child on a day-to-day basis. "Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy" by massage expert Gordon Inkeles provides a thoroughly 'user friendly', step-by-step, profusely illustrated instruction manual for a program of massage that is ideal for use at home and at birthing centers. Each page of this superbly produced manual features photographic illustrations and anatomical illustrations of real massage during pregnancy, showing just how massage strokes work on the human body. "Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy" features a basic massage for the whole body; addresses special ailments of pregnancy such as morning sickness, circulatory problems, lactation stimulation, etc.; presents a complete ten minute head massage and a complete back message for late pregnancy; and even offers a day-to-day recovery program after birth to minimize stretch marks and ease the mother back to normal. Enhanced with check lists, the 'do's and don'ts' of massage, and valuable health tips, "Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy" is a strongly recommended for anyone who is expecting a child.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential pregnancy resource, November 19, 2009

By 

Lawrence B. Webster (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Massage for a Peaceful Pregnancy: A Daily Book for New Mothers and Fathers (Paperback)

This book made a "night and day" difference to our second pregnancy. During the first pregnancy, I had no good way to help my wife relax. At the birth, I wasn't sure what to do to be helpful. For our second pregnancy, we enrolled in a ten week birthing class and discovered this wonderful book which was a recommended text. Over the next few weeks we all learned how to do a bit of massage at each session. From the first time I tried massage, I could see the difference. My wife seemed more relaxed, joyful and happy. Using the book as a guide, I went on to learn a few new strokes a day on my own as the pregnancy progressed. Happily, the techniques are specialized for each trimester. Instructions are easy to follow and well illustrated. The photography and art in this book are very beautiful. I had never realized pregnancy could be portrayed this way.

The labor lasted for many hours. I used techniques in the book to massage my wife between contractions, thus relieving some of the stress and relaxing her a bit. All this involved me in the process and I'm grateful to have been of some help.

Best of all, the massage techniques I learned during the pregnancy, carried over into our life together. Now we massage each other regularly (my wife learned too) and it has added a loving dimension to our relationship.

I highly recommend this great book to any couple who are beginning a pregnancy. It's an essential guide.