Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy
by Elaine Stillerman
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Author: Elaine StillermanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-28
ISBN: 0440507022
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Delta
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Book Review: Licensed professionals should check out her new book instead
Summary: 3 Stars
This book doesn't have a whole lot of new information if you have formal massage training. (It tells you how to perform basic effleurage strokes, etc.) If you are a friend or partner of someone who is pregnant, it's an excellent resource.
This was however until recently one of very few books devoted to the subject, and it does have the crucial list of contraindications and warning signs every massage therapist working with this population must know. And most continuing education courses still require it.
I am a licensed massage therapist and used it working on my friend throughout pregnancy and even labor and birth. I found`it quite helpful, but do not refer back to it when I treat pregnant women in my practise now.
I'm however interest in Elaine Stillerman's new book on prenatal massage, written for licensed professionals.
Personally, I don't believe any of the acupressure points have any bearing on pregnancy (though it should be common sense not to put any deep pressure on the sacrum of a pregnant woman.)
I also don't think it's good to use a lot of aromatherapy oils on pregnant women since these are absorbed into the bloodstream and haven't been studied for their potential effects.
But the risks are probably small to non-existent, and many pregnant women appreciate acupressure and aromatherapy, and this is all covered in the book.
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