Pregnancy And Childbirth
Pregnancy and childbirth: A holistic approach to massage and bodywork brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches to provide a solid base of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour up to the end of the first year postnatally for the mother.\ Students and practitioners can use the text as a learning manual and reference tool\ Full...
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Pregnancy and childbirth: A holistic approach to massage and bodywork brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches to provide a solid base of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour up to the end of the first year postnatally for the mother.Students and practitioners can use the text as a learning manual and reference toolFull text referencingPresented with clear diagrams, photographs, and summary boxesClinical accuracy: reviewed by, and with contributions from, international specialists including midwives, obstetricians, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, aromatherapists and massage therapists.Includes:Anatomy and physiology and their implications for bodyworkDetailed eastern theory including changes in the meridians and the extraordinary vessels and energy presentationsAssessment realities and modifications including orthopaedic testingDiscussion of issues for each area of the body including descriptions of bodywork techniques with energy-based approachesTestimonials illustrating aspects of workDiscussion of after-care including exercise strategiesDiscussion of professional issues including an exploration of the role of the therapist within the broader medical communityInformation on working with the higher-risk pregnant client and the effects of medical procedures in labour, on work in labour and in the postnatal period.
Foreword viiAcknowledgements viiiPreface ixContributors xGlossary xiAbbreviations xiiiIntroduction 1Section 1 Theory: western and eastern approaches1 Western approach to pregnancy 72 Western approach to labour 633 Western approach to the postpartum 994 Introduction to the eastern approach 1215 Eastern approach to pregnancy 1316 Eastern approach to labour 1517 Eastern approach to the postpartum 167Section 2 Practical bodywork8 Introduction to bodywork 1819 Practical bodywork in pregnancy 22510 Practical bodywork in labour 28111 Practical bodywork in the postpartum 31312 Aftercare and self-care 33913 The medical approach to labour 35314 Working with higher-risk maternity clients 36715 Professional issues 393Appendix 1 Useful contacts and resources 405Index 409
