Advanced Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage

Description

This course, worth 14 CPD points, is intended for anyone who has already undertaken a basic body massage course training and pregnancy massage :-

•             and would like to refresh their knowledge in this area

•             and would like to further their knowledge of the conditions that affect pregnant/postnatal clients which may lead them to book a treatment, with self help measures that they can suggest to their clients

•             to develop your understanding of the role, skills and qualities of a successful massage therapist in relation to the pregnant/postnatal client

•             to extend your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body during pregnancy

•             to understand the physical and mental health benefits of massage therapy for the pregnant/postnatal client

•             to learn acupressure techniques for treating the full term pregnant client

•             to understand not only the effect of pregnancy massage on the mother and baby, but also on the placenta

•             to develop an understanding of the conditions that affect women in pregnancy and the postnatal period which can cause back tension and other issues for which they seek a treatment (fertility problems, SPD, pelvic floor weakness, abdominal diastasis, postnatal depression, breastfeeding problems, post caesarean section care)

•             to identify these pregnancy related conditions and be able to offer the client self help measures that they can do at home