The Advanced Pregnancy Massage video is an excellent video for learning how to safely massage your pregnant clients. The authors are well-trained in massage and bodywork techniques as well as midwifery and anatomy. They describe their video this way. Features advanced techniques for side-lying, pregnancy massage for professional therapists. It is based on the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Category-A approved certification course which has been presented by Niara Healing Arts since 1994. The program features:

• Pregnancy anatomy & physiology
  
• Benefits of pregnancy massage
  
• Complications of pregnancy
  
• Contraindications for massage during pregnancy
  
• Common discomforts of pregnancy
  
• Body mechanics essentials for therapists
  
• Table preparation, positioning and draping concerns
  
• Goals for each trimester
  
• A thorough demonstration of advanced Swedish, myofascial and mobilization techniques for the entire body

An informative, illustrated booklet is included.

51 minutes in length