Pregnancy, Labor, Postpartum Bodywork

Talk about issues related to work with clients in the perinatal cycle. Resources, concerns, unusual situations, contraindication myths.
  • REIKI RESEARCH

    http://laborwithlaura.com/Reiki-study.htmlI thought this was an interesting article. What do you think? We can't 'prove' everything, but it is clear that touch is a powerful force.. be it for healing or hurt, it is a strong language that…

    By leslie stager

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  • Massage for Pregnancy and Birth Classes: POrtland & Seattle

    HI thereI will be teaching the Maternity Massage Certification class series at the Oregon School of Massage this April. And also teaching Massage for Birthing in Seattle April 24th. Get in touch with me directly if you are…

    By leslie stager

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  • Massage while pregnant

    Hello,I'm a LMT that is 4 months pregnant with my first child and have had difficulty finding information on how to perform massage while pregnant. Does anyone have any recommendations?

    By Katherine Anderson

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  • The Power of Touch for birth

    A former student wrote to me recently about utilizing the tools she garnered in my maternity massage classes in the process of her own birth. With her permission, I wanted to share  with others working in the field how touch can be both empowering personally and powerfully effective in influencing…

    By leslie stager

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  • Continueing Education for Pregnancy Massage/Doula Services

    I have been researching becoming a massage doula and am interested in finding out about your experiences.  I have found a course at the Institute for Somatic Therapies.  Has anyone used this course?  It is a series of three courses including Prenatal Massage Fundamentals as step one, Prenatal…

    By Colleen Smith, L.M.P.

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  • Where to begin for a newbie

    As a student nearing the end of my coursework and studying for certication, I know that I want to focus on pre and post natal massage.  What education (CEUs, books, DVDs, etc) would you recommend as must haves to be successful?

    By Tyrika C. Williams

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  • Pregnancy Massage Products-what do you think

    So here's your chance to weigh in on your favorite or not so favorite Pregnancy Massage Products.  Favorite lotions or cremes to tables and positioning systems.  NO ADVERTISERS PLEASE

    By Rick Morgan

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  • High Risk Pregnancy Massage

    This discussion came out of another forum so we are moving it over here.The question came up:  How do you define High Risk Pregnancy and what is your position on prenatal massage with High Risk Pregnancy Clients.I will copy a few comments from the other forum to get us started.  We would love to…

    By Rick Morgan

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  • Pregnancy Tables

    I have heard mix reviews about Pregnancy Tables. What are your thoughts or knowledge on the subject?

    By Colin McConnell

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  • pregnancy massage

    I would like to know if it is safe to massage in the 3rd. trymester?Can the client lay on their back. with pillow under head and shoulders, wedge pillow under right hip andthe head of the table raised and pillow under knees.

    By Valerie S Leggett

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