Pregnancy and Childbirth A Holistic Approach to Massage and Bodywork

<p>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. </p> <p>This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates instructors.</p><p>For Students and practitioners to use as a learning manual and reference tool, the text provides: </p> <ul> <p> <li>Clarity of information </li> <p> <li>Full text referencing</li> <p> <li>Clear diagrams, photographs, and summary boxes </li> <p> <li>Clinical accuracy: reviewed by, and with contributions from, international specialists including midwives, obstetricians, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, aromatherapists and massage therapists. </li> </ul>