Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy
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By: Elaine Stillerman
Format: Paperback
From: Delta
Pub. Date: June 1992
From: Delta
Pub. Date: June 1992
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 1992-07-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 192
Ean: 9780440507024
Isbn: 0440507022
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 1992-07-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 192
Ean: 9780440507024
Isbn: 0440507022
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
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 as:
• 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.
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 as:
• 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.
USER REVIEWS
"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. "
~ Written on 2008-05-27
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. "
~ Written on 2008-05-27
"This book is massage 101 for people who are not trained in the least. It is not an appropriate book for any professional. Nothing is learned on a deeper level, in fact, this book gives instructions to massage areas that are on the contraindicated list with respect to acupressure...."
~ Written on 2007-05-29
~ Written on 2007-05-29
"Mother Massage is a fantastic book for any mother-to-be and for the Massage Therapist that works with her. The information it brings is written in user friendly terms. This purchase has been a great addition to my Library."
~ Written on 2001-08-21
~ Written on 2001-08-21
"I felt this was a perfect book for expectant mothers and their massage therapists. It gives great insite to pregnancy for first time mothers and therapists who are trying to gain more knowledge on the subject. It gives you overviews throughout the book about other cultures and their traditions. This is definately one to have in your library."
~ Written on 2000-08-16
~ Written on 2000-08-16