Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy

by Elaine Stillerman

A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy

Massage is a sensuous, relaxing, and loving treatment that has the added bonus of being especially good for you. It’s the perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. During pregnancy, your body is undergoing many changes, some of them stressful and discomforting. Mother Massage , by licensed massage therapist Elaine Stillerman, is a beautifully illustrated guide to help eliminate some of these adverse effects. Designed to be used either alone or with a partner, Mother Massage provides techniques for a variety of massages, including full body massage, preparation for labor and birthing massage, massage during the postpartum and nursing stages, and infant massage. These techniques are explained in step-by-step, illustrated detail. You’ll also learn special massages for treating such discomforts

• Backaches
• Breast Soreness
• Charley Horse and Leg Cramps
• Headaches
• Heartburn
• Fatigue
• Morning Sickness
• Sciatica
• Stretch Marks
• Varicose Veins
• And Many Others

Also included are sections on reflexology, herbal remedies, and nutritional requirements for pregnant and lactating women.

Genres: Health

192 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1992

Reviews

[Elizabeth Puntolillo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good line drawings for illustration, could be better; easy to follow the layout; a good breadth of information to start with. Increased my confidence.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. To the point, easy-to-understand text and illustrations. Not only are the massages readable, they work in taking the edge off pregnancy aches and pains.

[Willa Guadalupe Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really helpful to my doula work-