I recently took a Labor Massage Therapy class at the Healing Arts Institute, in Citrus Heights, California. Even though it was only a six hour class, it was packed with so many tips and I learned a lot. I'm already Certified in Prenatal Massage and have over four years of experience providing Prenatal Massage, including Prenatal Massage in the Delivery Room. This class expanded my knowledge about the entire birthing process from start to finish.
I learned all about the acupressure points which have numerous benefits such as:
* promoting natural labor induction
* relieving labor pains
* aiding with labor contractions
* helping relieve nervousness, fatigue, and tension
In the class, we also touched on the benefits of essential oils for labor and birth which have many unbelievable effects. I recently purchased a small table water fountain, and downloaded a bunch of relaxing massage music, so I plan to purchase some essential oils as well, so that I can create a soothing and calming atmosphere in the delivery room for my clients.
Learning about home birthing, and hospital birthing gave me an idea of the different ways that a woman can plan their birth. I recommend watching, "The Business of Being Born", to get an idea of how you want your birthing process to go. Seeing this movie, made me really excited about starting the Certified Massage Doula course that I just signed up for, so I can be there to help a woman with positioning, relaxing, setting the right energy, helping with the pain, and just overall being there for her during the whole dilation, labor, and birth! How exciting!
I Love My Moms!
Brie
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