Pregnancy & Post – Natal Massage

Course Information:
Date: 8th May 2024

Course fee: £200 (deposit £100)

Resulting qualification: ABT

During pregnancy the body changes faster than at any other time, it can be a wonderful time in a woman’s life but can also bring its problems.  It is a great time to have a massage and this can be hugely beneficial for the mum-to-be.  However, every woman is different and every pregnancy is different so you must take this into account as her therapist.

This course will equip you to safely treat pregnant clients with nurturing and healing massage through all stages of their pregnancy, and to ease the common discomforts associated with pregnancy. The course also deals with post-natal massage, an area which is often neglected, and will set you apart from those only trained in pregnancy massage.

The one day course is aimed at those already trained in massage and who holds an Anatomy and Physiology qualification at level 3 or above.

Course objectives:

• The first 9 months
• Changes in the body during pregnancy
• Common conditions
• Pregnancy complications
• Contra-indications
• Benefits of Pregnancy Massage to mother and baby
• The consultation process
• Lifestyle and exercise advise
• Massage during the first trimester
• Side lying techniques for the second and third trimester
• Post – natal massage
• Abdominal and C section scar massage
• Comfort and positioning
• Techniques for healing from labour
• Post – delivery exercise advice
• Marketing pregnancy massage

Cost of training is £200

As there is a lot to get through in one day and to ensure the practical elements are covered some pre-course reading will be sent to you and will be discussed on the day.

Classes are small with maximum of 6 students