Massage for Pregnancy and Beyond : Rockridge Press : 9781646119950 : 1646119959 : 18 Aug 2020 : Soothing massage to support a mother before, during, and after birth Pregnancy is an exciting and challenging time, and expectant mothers need all the physical and emotional support they can get. A massage from a partner or loved one can be a beautiful way to offer that support. Massage for Pregnancy and Beyond is your how-to guide for safe and comforting massage techniques that can be used by anyone looking to do something helpful and healing for a mom-to-be. You'll learn the basics of effective massage therapy, including simple sequences to relieve everything from sore feet and hip tension to supporting a woman through the remarkable event that is birth. Massage for Pregnancy and Beyond features: Advice for the entire journey?Understand the changes mom's body is undergoing during each trimester of pregnancy, as well as labor and the postpartum phase.No experience required?Simple instruc