Pregnancy and massage

[princessabbie]

Hey,
I'm trained in Swedish massage and I'm a bit confused on wether we can actually massage pregnant women as I have a client asking for a back massage and she's 4 and a half months pregnant?? which stages in pregnancy do you avoid?? Do you need a different qualification?? What positions do you put them in?? Do you change anything in the routine I'm presuming you do?? Thanks in advance for your help!! [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3][emoji3] X X

 

[Mrsbob]

Hi, you should avoid the first trimester of pregnancy. As for positions, it depends how big her bump is and where she's comfortable lying/sitting. You could do further courses on pregnancy treatments if it would make you feel more confident.

 

[weezie]

I would check your insurance. Most require further training.

 

[princessabbie]

Thank you [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3][emoji3] X X