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.
This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates instructors.
For Students and practitioners to use as a learning manual and reference tool, the text provides:
1. Introduction - p. 12 2. CHAPTER 1. Western approach to pregnancy - p. 14 3. 1.1. Changes for the pregnant woman - p. 20 4. 1.2. Reproductive system - p. 21 5. 1.3. Neuroendocrine system - p. 25 6. 1.4. Haematological, haemostatic and cardiovascular systems - p. 28 7. 1.5. Musculoskeletal system - p. 32 8. 1.6. Respiratory system - p. 38 9. 1.7. Renal system - p. 39 10. 1.8. Gastrointestinal system - p. 40 11. 1.9. Immune, sensory, nervous, metabolic and integumentary systems - p. 43 12. 1.10. Embryonic development, fetal growth - p. 45 13. 1.11. Miscarriage - p. 49 14. CHAPTER 2. Western approach to labour - p. 58 15. 2.1. Physiological basis of labour - p. 58 16. 2.2. Stages of labour - p. 58 17. 2.3. Fetal position/presentation - p. 58 18. 2.4. Maternal position - p. 58 19. 2.5. Changes in maternal and fetal systems during labour - p. 58 20. 2.6. Place of birth: home, hospital or birth centre, waterbirth - p. 58 21. CHAPTER 3. Western approach to the postpartum - p. 80 22. 3.1. Definition of postpartum period and overview of changes - p. 80 23. 3.2. The female reproductive system - p. 81 24. 3.3. Neuroendocrine system - p. 83 25. 3.4. Haematological, haemostatic and cardiovascular systems - p. 84 26. 3.5. Musculoskeletal system - p. 86 27. 3.6. Respiratory system - p. 87 28. 3.7. Renal system, urinary tract, bladder - p. 87 29. 3.8. Other systems: gastrointestinal and hepatic, nervous, immune, sensory, integumentary - p. 88 30. 3.9. Infant feeding - p. 89 31. 3.10. Psychological state and postnatal depression - p. 91 32. 3.11. Summary and implications - p. 92 33. CHAPTER 4. Introduction to the eastern approach - p. 97 34. 4.1. Key theoretical concepts in eastern bodywork, including the importance of the Extraordinary Vessels in maternity care - p. 97 35. CHAPTER 5. Eastern approach to pregnancy - p. 101 36. 5.1. General energy patterns for the mother - p. 101 37. 5.2. Main energy changes and patterns during pregnancy for the mother - p. 102 38. 5.3. Energy patterns for the fetus - p. 104 39. 5.4. Changes in the Extraordinary Vessels - p. 106 40. 5.5. Changes in the twelve organs and meridians - p. 109 41. 5.6. Summary of main treatment principles - p. 113 42. CHAPTER 6. Eastern approach to labour - p. 115 43. 6.1. Main energy changes during birth: mother - p. 115 44. 6.2. Main energy changes during birth: baby - p. 118 45. 6.3. Changes in the Extraordinary Vessels: mother and baby - p. 118 46. 6.4. Changes in the 12 meridians - p. 120 47. 6.5. Summary of main treatment principles for work to support the natural birth process - p. 124 48. CHAPTER 7. Eastern approach to the postpartum - p. 126 49. 7.1. General energy patterns for the mother - p. 126 50. 7.2. Changes in the Extraordinary Vessels - p. 129 51. 7.3. Changes in the 12 meridians - p. 131 52. 7.4. Summary of main treatment principles - p. 133 53. CHAPTER 8. Introduction to bodywork - p. 135 54. 8.1. Assessment of the maternity client - p. 135 55. 8.2. Orthopaedic assessment and the maternity client - p. 135 56. 8.3. Positioning, draping and equipment - p. 135 57. 8.4. Prone, supine, semi-reclining, side-lying - p. 135 58. 8.5. Forward leaning and sitting (Figs. 8.15–8.17) - p. 135 59. 8.6. Definitions of techniques included in bodywork sections - p. 135 60. 8.7. Eastern bodywork concepts - p. 135 61. 8.8. The selection of the base; oil/lotions/wax and the use of essential oils in maternity care; aromatherapy - p. 135 62. CHAPTER 9. Practical bodywork in pregnancy - p. 162 63. 9.1. Overview and key themes - p. 168 64. 9.2. Specific considerations for each trimester - p. 171 65. 9.3. How to support women who are going through difficulties - p. 177 66. 9.4. Overview of practical techniques - p. 179 67. 9.5. Approaches and techniques for different areas of the body - p. 182 68. 9.6. Head, face, neck and shoulders - p. 183 69. 9.7. The back - p. 186 70. 9.8. Chest/abdomen and front of body: changes and working principles - p. 190 71. 9.9. Chest/abdomen and front of body: techniques - p. 195 72. 9.10. Legs and feet - p. 199 73. 9.11. Legs and feet: techniques - p. 203 74. 9.12. Lymphatic work - p. 206 75. CHAPTER 10. Practical bodywork in labour - p. 211 76. 10.1. Overview of practical labour work themes - p. 212 77. 10.2. Birth preparation work - p. 215 78. 10.3. Specific considerations for supporting different stages of labour - p. 218 79. 10.4. Bodywork techniques for different stages of labour - p. 221 80. 10.5. Approach and techniques for different areas of the body - p. 222 81. CHAPTER 11. Practical bodywork in the postpartum - p. 231 82. 11.1. Benefits of postnatal work - p. 232 83. 11.2. Overview of practical postnatal bodywork themes - p. 232 84. 11.3. Specific considerations for supporting different postnatal periods - p. 233 85. 11.4. Special issues of the early postnatal period - p. 238 86. 11.5. Overview of practical techniques and their suitability at different stages postnatally - p. 238 87. 11.6. Approach and techniques for different areas of the body - p. 239 88. 11.7. Working with scars - p. 244 89. Chapter 12. Aftercare and self-care - p. 246 90. 12.1. Benefits of aftercare - p. 246 91. 12.2. Breathing and visualisation - p. 246 92. 12.3. Exercise - p. 248 93. 12.4. Touch, including shiatsu and massage techniques - p. 252 94. CHAPTER 13. The medical approach to labour - p. 255 95. 13.1. The medical model of labour - p. 256 96. 13.2. Monitoring in labour - p. 256 97. 13.3. Induction - p. 257 98. 13.4. Pain relief - p. 258 99. 13.5. Assisted delivery - p. 260 100. 13.6. Management of third stage - p. 262 101. CHAPTER 14. Working with higher-risk maternity clients - p. 265 102. 14.1. Definition of ‘higher-risk’ pregnancy - p. 265 103. 14.2. Medical conditions existing prior to pregnancy - p. 268 104. 14.3. Issues arising during pregnancy - p. 271 105. 14.4. Chromosomal and developmental abnormalities of the fetus - p. 278 106. 14.5. Complications of labour and delivery - p. 280 107. CHAPTER 15. Professional issues - p. 285 108. 15.1. Setting up a maternity-focused bodywork practice - p. 285 109. 15.2. Reflective exercise - p. 286 110. 15.3. Scope of practice: the bodyworker as maternity care provider - p. 288 111. APPENDIX 1. Useful contacts and resources - p. 293 112. Index - p. 294
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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.
This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates instructors.
For Students and practitioners to use as a learning manual and reference tool, the text provides:
1. Introduction - p. 12 2. CHAPTER 1. Western approach to pregnancy - p. 14 3. 1.1. Changes for the pregnant woman - p. 20 4. 1.2. Reproductive system - p. 21 5. 1.3. Neuroendocrine system - p. 25 6. 1.4. Haematological, haemostatic and cardiovascular systems - p. 28 7. 1.5. Musculoskeletal system - p. 32 8. 1.6. Respiratory system - p. 38 9. 1.7. Renal system - p. 39 10. 1.8. Gastrointestinal system - p. 40 11. 1.9. Immune, sensory, nervous, metabolic and integumentary systems - p. 43 12. 1.10. Embryonic development, fetal growth - p. 45 13. 1.11. Miscarriage - p. 49 14. CHAPTER 2. Western approach to labour - p. 58 15. 2.1. Physiological basis of labour - p. 58 16. 2.2. Stages of labour - p. 58 17. 2.3. Fetal position/presentation - p. 58 18. 2.4. Maternal position - p. 58 19. 2.5. Changes in maternal and fetal systems during labour - p. 58 20. 2.6. Place of birth: home, hospital or birth centre, waterbirth - p. 58 21. CHAPTER 3. Western approach to the postpartum - p. 80 22. 3.1. Definition of postpartum period and overview of changes - p. 80 23. 3.2. The female reproductive system - p. 81 24. 3.3. Neuroendocrine system - p. 83 25. 3.4. Haematological, haemostatic and cardiovascular systems - p. 84 26. 3.5. Musculoskeletal system - p. 86 27. 3.6. Respiratory system - p. 87 28. 3.7. Renal system, urinary tract, bladder - p. 87 29. 3.8. Other systems: gastrointestinal and hepatic, nervous, immune, sensory, integumentary - p. 88 30. 3.9. Infant feeding - p. 89 31. 3.10. Psychological state and postnatal depression - p. 91 32. 3.11. Summary and implications - p. 92 33. CHAPTER 4. Introduction to the eastern approach - p. 97 34. 4.1. Key theoretical concepts in eastern bodywork, including the importance of the Extraordinary Vessels in maternity care - p. 97 35. CHAPTER 5. Eastern approach to pregnancy - p. 101 36. 5.1. General energy patterns for the mother - p. 101 37. 5.2. Main energy changes and patterns during pregnancy for the mother - p. 102 38. 5.3. Energy patterns for the fetus - p. 104 39. 5.4. Changes in the Extraordinary Vessels - p. 106 40. 5.5. Changes in the twelve organs and meridians - p. 109 41. 5.6. Summary of main treatment principles - p. 113 42. CHAPTER 6. Eastern approach to labour - p. 115 43. 6.1. Main energy changes during birth: mother - p. 115 44. 6.2. Main energy changes during birth: baby - p. 118 45. 6.3. Changes in the Extraordinary Vessels: mother and baby - p. 118 46. 6.4. Changes in the 12 meridians - p. 120 47. 6.5. Summary of main treatment principles for work to support the natural birth process - p. 124 48. CHAPTER 7. Eastern approach to the postpartum - p. 126 49. 7.1. General energy patterns for the mother - p. 126 50. 7.2. Changes in the Extraordinary Vessels - p. 129 51. 7.3. Changes in the 12 meridians - p. 131 52. 7.4. Summary of main treatment principles - p. 133 53. CHAPTER 8. Introduction to bodywork - p. 135 54. 8.1. Assessment of the maternity client - p. 135 55. 8.2. Orthopaedic assessment and the maternity client - p. 135 56. 8.3. Positioning, draping and equipment - p. 135 57. 8.4. Prone, supine, semi-reclining, side-lying - p. 135 58. 8.5. Forward leaning and sitting (Figs. 8.15–8.17) - p. 135 59. 8.6. Definitions of techniques included in bodywork sections - p. 135 60. 8.7. Eastern bodywork concepts - p. 135 61. 8.8. The selection of the base; oil/lotions/wax and the use of essential oils in maternity care; aromatherapy - p. 135 62. CHAPTER 9. Practical bodywork in pregnancy - p. 162 63. 9.1. Overview and key themes - p. 168 64. 9.2. Specific considerations for each trimester - p. 171 65. 9.3. How to support women who are going through difficulties - p. 177 66. 9.4. Overview of practical techniques - p. 179 67. 9.5. Approaches and techniques for different areas of the body - p. 182 68. 9.6. Head, face, neck and shoulders - p. 183 69. 9.7. The back - p. 186 70. 9.8. Chest/abdomen and front of body: changes and working principles - p. 190 71. 9.9. Chest/abdomen and front of body: techniques - p. 195 72. 9.10. Legs and feet - p. 199 73. 9.11. Legs and feet: techniques - p. 203 74. 9.12. Lymphatic work - p. 206 75. CHAPTER 10. Practical bodywork in labour - p. 211 76. 10.1. Overview of practical labour work themes - p. 212 77. 10.2. Birth preparation work - p. 215 78. 10.3. Specific considerations for supporting different stages of labour - p. 218 79. 10.4. Bodywork techniques for different stages of labour - p. 221 80. 10.5. Approach and techniques for different areas of the body - p. 222 81. CHAPTER 11. Practical bodywork in the postpartum - p. 231 82. 11.1. Benefits of postnatal work - p. 232 83. 11.2. Overview of practical postnatal bodywork themes - p. 232 84. 11.3. Specific considerations for supporting different postnatal periods - p. 233 85. 11.4. Special issues of the early postnatal period - p. 238 86. 11.5. Overview of practical techniques and their suitability at different stages postnatally - p. 238 87. 11.6. Approach and techniques for different areas of the body - p. 239 88. 11.7. Working with scars - p. 244 89. Chapter 12. Aftercare and self-care - p. 246 90. 12.1. Benefits of aftercare - p. 246 91. 12.2. Breathing and visualisation - p. 246 92. 12.3. Exercise - p. 248 93. 12.4. Touch, including shiatsu and massage techniques - p. 252 94. CHAPTER 13. The medical approach to labour - p. 255 95. 13.1. The medical model of labour - p. 256 96. 13.2. Monitoring in labour - p. 256 97. 13.3. Induction - p. 257 98. 13.4. Pain relief - p. 258 99. 13.5. Assisted delivery - p. 260 100. 13.6. Management of third stage - p. 262 101. CHAPTER 14. Working with higher-risk maternity clients - p. 265 102. 14.1. Definition of ‘higher-risk’ pregnancy - p. 265 103. 14.2. Medical conditions existing prior to pregnancy - p. 268 104. 14.3. Issues arising during pregnancy - p. 271 105. 14.4. Chromosomal and developmental abnormalities of the fetus - p. 278 106. 14.5. Complications of labour and delivery - p. 280 107. CHAPTER 15. Professional issues - p. 285 108. 15.1. Setting up a maternity-focused bodywork practice - p. 285 109. 15.2. Reflective exercise - p. 286 110. 15.3. Scope of practice: the bodyworker as maternity care provider - p. 288 111. APPENDIX 1. Useful contacts and resources - p. 293 112. Index - p. 294
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