Pregnancy massage can help a woman adapt to the changes that occur in her body during pregnancy, which can cause discomfort. As the abdomen grows the body's centre of gravity shifts, causing changes in posture to realign your centre of gravity over the hips. The resulting stress on the joints and muscles can cause lower back, pelvic, neck, shoulder or sciatic nerve pain. Pelvic ligaments also relax and stretch to accommodate the growing baby, which can cause sharp pains around the pelvis. Massage can relieve these aches and pains but must be carried out by a suitably qualified therapist. The difference in techniques used in a pregnancy massage, compared to regular massage is the placement of pressure on specific body parts during pregnancy; the wrists or ankles, for example, can prompt contractions, so subtle movements are used to prevent complications. This is generally a light and relaxing massage carried out in a side-lying position.

This can be combined with pregnancy aromatherapy to ease nausea, anxiety and itchy skin due to stretching.

Practical session will be in Tunbridge Wells.

This course combines well with:-

Advanced Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage

Massage for Womens Health

Legislation

Professional Code of Conduct

Anatomy and Physiology

Stages of Pregnancy

Physiological Changes in the Body’s Systems Hormone Levels Physiological Changes in the Mother Foetal development Pregnancy Massage Contraindications/Contra-actions Massage Techniques/Precautions Basic Pregnancy Routine Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

COST: £295

DURATION: Theory at your own pace plus half day practical.

PREREQUISITES: Body Massage Diploma, Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

This course is intended for anyone who has already undertaken a basic body massage course :-

• and would like to extend their treatment range to include pregnancy massage

CPD POINTS:14

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• 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 familiarise yourself with pregnancy massage and the techniques used

ASSESSMENT

Theory and practical assessment.

When the theory and practical points are added together, a percentage is then taken. The overall pass mark must exceed 70%.

QUALIFICATION

Pregnancy Massage L3 Diploma is accredited with the IGCT is certifies will meet the criteria for obtaining public liability insurance.