Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy

By Elaine Stillerman

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440507022
• ISBN13: 9780440507024
• Release Date: July 1992
• Publisher: Delta
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

A Must Have Book!

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.

a great find

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.