Oh my osteopath had table inserts to allow me to comfortably lie face down. I think at the end of my last pregnancy I almost looked forward more to lying comfortably than the actual treatments!
At 7:04 PM +1000 17/4/06, Ganesha Rosat wrote: >Hi J > >Before I became a midwife I worked as a massage therapist and frequently >massaged pregnant women. I don¹t feel that any particular style is any better >then another. Some considerations are taken into account when massaging >pregnant women ie is there a history of miscarriages, blood pressure problems. >Also some acupressure points are avoided due to there link with the uterus ie >gallbladder 21 (in the traps). If concerned stick to gentle relaxation styles >such as Swedish. Also the essential oils used during the massage need to be >taken into consideration as some are contraindicated in pregnancy. > >As for the therapist it depends on the confidence and experience as to whether >they a comfortable with massaging pregnant women. Massage therapists whom >advertise pregnancy massage often have purchased specially designed table >attachments that allow pregnant women to lie face down comfortably and provide >rolls to help prevent postural hypotension. > >Hope that has been of some help >Ganesha > > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser >Sent: Friday, 14 April 2006 2:26 PM >To: [email protected] >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/>http://www.joyousbirth.info/ >Or email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jo Bourne Virtual Artists Pty Ltd -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
