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. --Midwest Book ReviewInkeles' books are beautifully designed and easy on the eyes. They set the mood that should accompany any massage. --Massage Magazine