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Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy Revised edition
Elaine Stillerman
Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy Revised edition
Elaine Stillerman
A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy
Massage is a sensuous, relaxing, and loving treatment that has the added bonus of being especially good for you. It?s the perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. During pregnancy, your body is undergoing many changes, some of them stressful and discomforting. Mother Massage, by licensed massage therapist Elaine Stillerman, is a beautifully illustrated guide to help eliminate some of these adverse effects. Designed to be used either alone or with a partner, Mother Massage provides techniques for a variety of massages, including full body massage, preparation for labor and birthing massage, massage during the postpartum and nursing stages, and infant massage. These techniques are explained in step-by-step, illustrated detail. You?ll also learn special massages for treating such discomforts as:
? Backaches
? Breast Soreness
? Charley Horse and Leg Cramps
? Headaches
? Heartburn
? Fatigue
? Morning Sickness
? Sciatica
? Stretch Marks
? Varicose Veins
? And Many Others
Also included are sections on reflexology, herbal remedies, and nutritional requirements for pregnant and lactating women.
192 pages, LINE DRAWINGS THROUGHOUT
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | July 1, 1992 |
ISBN13 | 9780440507024 |
Publishers | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group I |
Pages | 192 |
Dimensions | 180 × 229 × 13 mm · 340 g |
Language | English |
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