Jo That's what I often found, women enjoy the chance to lay face down really lets the back have a rest.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Bourne Sent: Monday, 17 April 2006 8:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy 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. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
