A quick literature search found a recent article that deals with this subject well. Didn't find any midwifery/nursing specific articles with this search but I better get back to my assignment ;0.
http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2006/01/11.html Drop me a line if you can't access it and I will forward it on. >From my general reading on the net the massage student shouldn't perform massage during pregnancy(but not for the reasons she was given). The consensus of opinion seems to be that massage during pregnancy (especially in the first trimester) is a specialist field that requires specific training and experiance for some of the reasons mentioned above. rgds mike On 4/16/06, Carol Van Lochem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi Janet, > > I did a relaxation massage course 10 years or so ago & we were told never to > massage anyone in the first trimester for risk of miscarriage. I remember > having an argument with the teacher about it as he couldn't give a > satisfactory explanation as to why. During the course I myself became > pregnant. As students we used to massage each other as we learnt different > aspects of the art. I was massaged by my fellow students the whole way > through my pregnancy with the same teacher aware I was pregnant. I think > basically they taught not to massage in 1st trimester to protect from > someone suing if they happened to suffer a miscarriage shortly after a > massage. Doubt that any such action would ever stand up in court anyway. > > Carol > > > ________________________________ > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To: [email protected] > Subject: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy > Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:26:00 +1000 > > > > 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] > > ________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger -- My photos online @ http://community.webshots.com/user/mike1962nz My Group online @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSP_for_Photographers New Photo site@ Mike - http://mikelinz.dotphoto.com Lindsay - Http://likeminz.dotphoto.com "Life is a sexually transmitted condition with 100% mortality and birth is as safe as it gets." Unknown -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
