Re: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

[Judy Chapman]

I guess this has already been answered but I have been overseas and am just now catching up.

When I did massage years ago I was taught not to massage a pregnant woman's belly, not because of the risk of miscarriage but because of the risk of being blamed if a miscarriage should subsequently occur. Made sense to me.

Cheers

Judy

Janet Fraser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

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

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