Partner
Labor - Support Massage
Massage
Reduces Pain, Relaxes Expectant Mothers, Part II
by Elaine Stillerman, L.M.T.
Elaine
Stillerman, L.M.T. explains massage during labor in the second installment
of the series on massage for mothers-to-be and new mothers in Partner
Labor-Support Massage. Stillerman provides statistics from
a study that support the use of massage during labor and cautions
labor partners to be sensitive to the laboring womans needs
when applying the massage techniques described in the article.Techniques
are given for seated, side-lying and recumbent positions.
Stillerman describes precautions that labor partners should take
when massaging a woman in labor. She also explains
how acupressure points that are contraindicated during pregnancy
can now be used to stimulate uterine contractions and expedite
labor. Graphics and a sidebar with acupressure how-tos
is provided.
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