Prenatal Massage: A Textbook of Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum Bodywork

by Elaine Stillerman LMT

Authored by a well-known expert on prenatal massage, this comprehensive text helps you understand the intricate physiology of pregnancy so you can confidently apply appropriate massage techniques for each trimester, and throughout labor and postpartum. You'll find clear, colorfully illustrated explanations of a wide range of techniques and procedures, including Swedish massage, acupuncture points, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology. A companion DVD packaged with the book enables you to watch demonstrations of techniques. Contraindications and precautions are also provided where necessary to help you provide safe and effective care for every client.

480 pages, Paperback

First published August 22, 2007

Reviews

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot from this book, it was very in depth albeit repetitive at times.

I wish there had been a spot in the back of the book that listed all the reflex and acupuncture points together and their uses and contraindications for easy reference so I wouldn't have needed to skim through the book to find them in various chapters.

There were certain massage techniques described in the book that I kind of wish were demonstrated in the DVD.

Overall though, it was very informative and I feel more competent and comfortable massaging those who are expecting.

[Meghan]

For a textbook, I guess it could have been worse. Very informational and not too hard to read with background knowledge. Lots of really great pictures and added snippets of info to make the reading a little more interesting. My only concern is that it is need of editing. There were quite a few mistakes, nothing hugely important, small things like, not having an "s" at the end of the word, or repeating a part of the sentence, "And then the, and then the" sort of thing. Also, somewhat curious if there is more recent/developments to make the information more current.

[Omi · Rating 3 out of 5]

didnt finish this one either...oh well, i looked at most of it and read some of it. :P