Massage for a Peaceful Pregnancy: A Daily Book for New Mothers and Fathers

From the first month of pregnancy through full recovery from child birth, massage provides a positive, hands-on role for the father and involves him in the birth of his child on a day-to-day basis. Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy, by massage expert Gordon Inkeles provides a thoroughly 'user friendly', step-by-step, profusely illustrated instruction manual for a program of massage that is ideal for use at home and at birthing centers. Each page of this superbly produced manual features photographic illustrations and anatomical illustrations of real massage during pregnancy, showing just how massage strokes work on the human body. Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy features a basic massage for the whole body; addresses special ailments of pregnancy such as morning sickness, circulatory problems, lactation stimulation, etc.; presents a complete ten minute head massage and a complete back message for late pregnancy; and even offers a day-to-day recovery program after birth to minimize stretch marks and ease the mother back to normal. Enhanced with check lists, the 'do's and don'ts' of massage, and valuable health tips, Massage For A Peaceful Pregnancy is a strongly recommended for anyone who is expecting a child. Fathers to be: use this book to relax your partner. With a program of easy-to-learn massage techniques for every phase of childbirth--from the first month to the birth itself, and through full recovery, this is an essential book for any expectant parent. Featuring a lay-flat binding that stays open during a massage, the book is ideal for Birthing classes. Inside they will discover drugless techniques for a wide range of problems from morning sickness to lactation stimulation. Every stroke is illustrated with gorgeous photos and many have matching anatomical illustrations. All the technique is easy-to-learn and proven. A day-to-day recovery program after the birth--to minimize stretch marks and ease the new mother back to normal is included. This book offers the expectant father a positive, hands-on role in the birth of his new child.