Pre- and perinatal massage therapy : a comprehensive guide to prenatal, labor and postpartum practice Cover Image

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Pre- and perinatal massage therapy : a comprehensive guide to prenatal, labor and postpartum practice / Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, David M. Lobenstine ; forewords, Penny Simkin, Linda Hickey.

Osborne, Carole, (author.). Kolakowski, Michele, (author.). Lobenstine, David M., (author.).

Summary:

"Learn the art and science of using massage therapy to support clients during pregnancy, while giving birth and when nuturing their infants." -- From back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781912085736
ISBN: 1912085739
Physical Description: xxi, 311 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Edinburgh : Handspring Publishing, 2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Benefits: Helping Our Clients and Their Babies -- Guidelines: Massaging Safely and Effectively -- Practical Considerations: Caring for Your Clients and Yourself -- Prenatal Techniques: Nurturing Throughout Pregnancy -- Labor Techniques: Supporting a Positive Birth Experience -- Postpartum Techniques: Facilitating Restorative Healing -- Additional Considerations: Working with Special Needs Clients -- Practice Considerations: Growing a Satisfying Career -- Glossary.