This book presents an easy-to-learn program of massage techniques to guide expectant parents every step of the way during pregnancy?from the first month through full recovery. Massage provides a positive, hands-on role for the expectant father, involving him in the birth of his child on a day-to-day basis. The step-by-step program of peace and relaxation is ideal for birthing centers, where it will create a lasting bond between parents. Powerful techniques for relaxation and stress control are featured on every page. Everything works as promised. The promise to readers: you will be massaging ten minutes after you bring this book home. Every page features lush photography of real massage during pregnancy, showing exactly how strokes work. Additionally, beautiful anatomical illustrations, which are precisely keyed to photos, let you peer inside the body and find systems you can touch during massage. Check lists, do's and don?ts and health tips make the book a user-friendly and enjoya
From the first month of pregnancy through full recovery from child birth, massage provides a positive, hands-on role for the partner and involves them in the birth of his child on a day-to-day basis. The book features a basic massage for the whole body; addresses special ailments of pregnancy such as morning sickness, circulatory problems, lactation stimulation, etc.; presents a complete ten minute head massage and a complete back message for late pregnancy; and even offers a day-to-day recovery program after birth to minimize stretch marks and ease the mother back to normal. *Provides step-by-step, illustrated instruction for massage that is ideal for use at home and at birthing centers. *Each page features photographic illustrations and anatomical illustrations of real massage during pregnancy. *Check lists, the 'do's and don'ts' of massage, and valuable health tips. *A lay-flat binding that stays open during a massage
From the first month of pregnancy through full recovery from child birth, massage provides a positive, hands-on role for the partner and involves them in the birth of his child on a day-to-day basis. The book features a basic massage for the whole body; addresses special ailments of pregnancy such as morning sickness, circulatory problems, lactation stimulation, etc.; presents a complete ten minute head massage and a complete back message for late pregnancy; and even offers a day-to-day recovery program after birth to minimize stretch marks and ease the mother back to normal. *Provides step-by-step, illustrated instruction for massage that is ideal for use at home and at birthing centers. *Each page features photographic illustrations and anatomical illustrations of real massage during pregnancy. *Check lists, the 'do's and don'ts' of massage, and valuable health tips. *A lay-flat binding that stays open during a massage