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Pregnancy Massage Course

First Section

Welcome to the Course
About Your Instructor

Pregnancy - the fundamentals

Stages of pregnancy
What is pregnancy massage
What does a therapist need to consider before massaging a pregnant client?
Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

Changes to the mother during pregnancy

Overview - Changes to Anatomy and Physiology
Changes to the uterus, uterine ligaments and cervix
Changes to the circulatory system
Changes to the endocrine system
Changes to the digestive system
Changes to the renal system
Changes to the respiratory system
Musculoskeletal changes

Other changes - influences on the body

Overview
Stress
Nausea
Breast changes
Altered taste and sense of smell
Mood swings
Constipation
Haemorrhoids and varicose veins
Pigmentation
Stretch marks
Insomnia and restlessness

Considerations for a Massage in Each Trimester

Overview
First trimester
Second Trimester
Third trimester

Screening

Overview
Preliminary observations

Assessment of Client

Basic Postural analysis
How to perform a postural analysis
Postural Presentations
Other Conditions and Treatments

Client Comfort and Safety

Positioning
Different Working Positions
Summary of stages and positions
How to work in these positions
How to set up a flat table with a triangle bolster to work semi reclined
Setting up for Supine position - for first trimester and post natal only
Setting up for the Prone position - belly pillow:
Things to consider during a massage
Essential oils

Teach online with

Stages of pregnancy

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