Pregnancy and Childbirth, 1st Edition

Author :
By Suzanne Yates, BA(Hons), Dip HSEC(Shiatsu diploma), MRSS(T), APNT, Antenatal and postnatal exercise instructor, PGCE(PCET)
Pregnancy and childbirth brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches providing a sound amalgamation of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners world-wide. It describes in detail the application of mass ...view more

Pregnancy and childbirth brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches providing a sound amalgamation of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners world-wide. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour and for the first year postnatally for the mother.

This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates instructors.

ISBN :
9780702030550
Publication Date :
22-02-2010
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Pregnancy and childbirth brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches providing a sound amalgamation of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners world-wide. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour and for the first year postnatally for the mother.

This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates instructors.


Key Features

For Students and practitioners to use as a learning manual and reference tool, the text provides:

  • Clarity of information
  • Full text referencing
  • Clear diagrams, photographs, and summary boxes
  • Clinical accuracy: reviewed by, and with contributions from, international specialists including midwives, obstetricians, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, aromatherapists and massage therapists.


Author Information
By Suzanne Yates, BA(Hons), Dip HSEC(Shiatsu diploma), MRSS(T), APNT, Antenatal and postnatal exercise instructor, PGCE(PCET), Director of Well Mother - Education for Maternity Care, Bristol, UK