Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy (Paperback)

by Elaine Stillerman (Author) "Women in tribal societies resume normal activities almost immediately after birthing..." (more)
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Product Description
A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy

Massage is a sensuous, relaxing, and loving treatment that has the added bonus of being especially good for you. It’s the perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. During pregnancy, your body is undergoing many changes, some of them stressful and discomforting. Mother Massage, by licensed massage therapist Elaine Stillerman, is a beautifully illustrated guide to help eliminate some of these adverse effects. Designed to be used either alone or with a partner, Mother Massage provides techniques for a variety of massages, including full body massage, preparation for labor and birthing massage, massage during the postpartum and nursing stages, and infant massage. These techniques are explained in step-by-step, illustrated detail. You’ll also learn special massages for treating such discomforts as:

• Backaches
• Breast Soreness
• Charley Horse and Leg Cramps
• Headaches
• Heartburn
• Fatigue
• Morning Sickness
• Sciatica
• Stretch Marks
• Varicose Veins
• And Many Others

Also included are sections on reflexology, herbal remedies, and nutritional requirements for pregnant and lactating women.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Delta (March 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440507022
• ISBN-13: 978-0440507024
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #69,791 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book!, August 21, 2001

By	Connie Holbrook "alandconnie" (Kettering, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

Mother Massage is a fantastic book for any mother-to-be and for the Massage Therapist that works with her. The information it brings is written in user friendly terms. This purchase has been a great addition to my Library.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great find, August 15, 2000

By	c s campbell (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

I felt this was a perfect book for expectant mothers and their massage therapists. It gives great insite to pregnancy for first time mothers and therapists who are trying to gain more knowledge on the subject. It gives you overviews throughout the book about other cultures and their traditions. This is definately one to have in your library.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars mother massage: a handbook for relieving the discomforts of pregnancy, May 29, 2007

By	acupuncturist - See all my reviews

This book is massage 101 for people who are not trained in the least. It is not an appropriate book for any professional. Nothing is learned on a deeper level, in fact, this book gives instructions to massage areas that are on the contraindicated list with respect to acupressure....