Prenatal massage : a textbook of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum bodywork /: a textbook of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum bodywork. (©2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Elaine Stillerman ; foreword by Penny Simikin.
• Other Names: Stillerman, Elaine
• Contents: Pt. 1. Pregnancy massage. Benefits of prenatal massage -- Dispelling the myths of prenatal massage -- General prenatal massage guidelines -- Emotional and psychological effects of pregnancy -- The physiology of pregnancy -- Contraindications and precautions of prenatal massage -- Treating high-risk pregnancies and clients confined to bed rest -- Preconception support -- The first trimester -- The second trimester -- The third trimester -- Message for labor preparation -- Sitting massage -- Massage for common discomforts of pregnancy -- Multiples -- pt. 2. Labor massage. The physiology of labor -- Stimulating labor -- Benefits of touch during labor and other pain control methods -- Labor support massage -- pt. 3. Postpartum massage. Contraindications to postpartum massage -- Immediate postpartum physiology and treatment goals -- Puerperium postpartum physiology and treatment goals -- Extended postpartum physiology and treatment goals -- pt. 4. Marketing strategies. Marketing strategies.
• Publisher Details: St. Louis, Mo : Mosby/Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2008
• Copyright Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (xv, 461 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 618.24; Prenatal care; Massage; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Pregnancy & Childbirth; Massage; Prenatal care; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323075466; 0323075460
• Related ISBNs: 9780323042536; 0323042538
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.