RE: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

My best friend and I were pregnant on separate occasions and both had a pregnancy massage at term by the same wonderful person. We both went into labour 48 hours after the massage, but of course this is at term. Massage is so therapeutic …  I have been massaged throughout my first pregnancy due to a car accident – I was going weekly due to a back / neck injury from a car accident that was playing up – never had any contractions let alone Braxton Hicks until I was in labour!!! So I think what she is saying is unfounded, unless the person doing the massage has no idea what they are doing?! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pinky McKay Sent: Friday, 14 April 2006 4:00 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy   Hi Janet, Just this week I took my very pregnant daughter (38 weeks)into Body Freedom Urban retreat in Sth Melbourne for a pregnancy massage- she’s been there several times –they have a couple of specifically trained pregnancy masseurs. Jaqueline, one of the owners of the retreat is who my daughter sees/ loves has quite a following among pregnant women ( they later come to my baby massage classes at the retreat). It may be worth this student calling Jaqueline and asking for a meeting to discuss massage styles for pregnancy – and educating herself.   Touch is powerful – but in a positive way with many health benefits so I wonder where your student got her info?   Pinky   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 2:26 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy   Hi all, can anyone recommend a form of massage particularly beneficial in pregnancy? I've been in contact with a massage student who's been told that she must never on any account massage a woman in pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage. Personally I know that's a crock but I'd love to be able to give her better info, perhaps on traditional and well evidenced forms of massage in pregnancy. TIA, J For home birth information go to: Joyous Birth Australian home birth network and forums. http://www.joyousbirth.info/ Or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]