Nurturing the Mother\u00ae has certified 1000s of massage therapists in pregnancy and postpartum massage since 1990. This method utilizes a comfortable, secure side-lying position to avoid undue pressure on a growing abdomen and the lower back. Mothers are completely supported by pillows, keeping hip, knee and ankle on the same level to avoid pulling on the sacroiliac joint and to maximize blood and lymph circulation. Side-lying is the safest for mother and baby, and educates the client about the ideal sleeping position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This Nurturing the Mother\u00ae protocol uses a combination of the following methods: \u2022 Calming Swedish massage strokes for deep muscle relaxation, tension release and increased circulation. \u2022 Gentle range-of-motion and stretching movements to relieve pressure through neck, shoulders, rib cage, lower back and hips, and to promote greater strength, flexibility and balance \u2022 Deep tissue work in the hip and gluteal area to help alleviate chronic lower back and hip pain. \u2022 Abdominal massage for round ligament pain, to support digestion, increase circulation to the placenta and baby and to increase awareness of the baby. The baby will feel and benefit from the massage. \u2022 Lymph drainage strokes to reduce pregnancy induced edema. \u2022 Cranial-sacral and polarity therapy for physical\/psychological\/emotional\/spiritual centering. \u2022 Acupressure and reflexology techniques shown to be effective in treating many common pregnancy related complaints<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Cautions and Contraindications are taught within the course. A manual with photos is provided for each student.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1- set of twin sheets (to be used each day) \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3-4 pillows with pillowcases; 1 king-size pillows + 2-3 standard size pillows. At least one standard pillow needs to be thick and dense under the head in side-lying, to allow room for the shoulder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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