Osborne, Carole.

Pre- and perinatal massage therapy : a comprehensive guide to prenatal, labor, and postpartum practice / Carole Osborne. - 2nd ed. - xxi, 214 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series . - LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Benefits of pre- and perinatal massage therapy -- General prenatal guidelines, precautions, and contraindications -- Client positioning, draping, body mechanics and other practical considerations -- Trimester recommendations -- Massage therapy as labor support -- Postpartum perspectives and techniques -- Clients with special needs -- Business considerations -- Profiles of maternity massage therapists.

A guide to massage during pregnancy, and postpartum contains extensive evidence and practice-based wisdom, grounded in the author's 38 years as a practitioner and teacher. It includes three technique manuals of precise instruction and anatomy-embedded illustrations, and extensive online technique video clips, teach effective, safe practices.

Junior High School Music, Arts,Physical Educ & Health (MAPEH)

9781582558516 1582558515

2010043541

101543587 DNLM


Massage.
Doulas.
Pregnancy.
Massage--methods.
Pregnancy.

RG950 / .O78 2012

618.24 Os15 / 2012

2011 L-241 WB 537