Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage prepares students to work with pregnant, laboring, postpartum, and infant clients using safe positioning, appropriate technique adjustments, and comfort-focused care. The course emphasizes responsive support through each stage and includes introductory infant massage routines.
What Students Build
Overview
Course Description
A bodywork and techniques elective focused on safe prenatal, labor, postpartum, and infant-support applications.
Core Areas of Study
- Pregnancy Stage Considerations Learn safety principles and common adaptations across prenatal, labor, and postpartum contexts.
- Positioning and Support Use side-lying and supportive setups that prioritize comfort and safety.
- Technique Adaptation Modify massage flow, pacing, and pressure for changing client needs.
- Infant Massage Basics Practice simple infant massage routines appropriate to course scope.
Learning Outcomes
Course Outcomes
Students strengthen practical decision-making and applied course competency.
By the End of This Course
- Develop safe techniques for all pregnancy stages.
- Use side-lying positioning for comfort and safety.
- Practice infant massage techniques.
Hours Overview
Lecture hours slightly exceed lab time, supporting safety, planning, and hands-on application.
| Type | Hours | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 | 57% |
| Lab | 15 | 43% |
Evaluation
Grading Summary
Student progress is measured across course activities, labs, and final assessment work.
Explore
Related Electives
A few related courses in the elective curriculum.
Resources
Helpful References
A few public resources related to the course topic.
Course Planning Note
Prenatal Massage supports safe adaptation, client comfort, and responsive care planning within the AFSM elective curriculum.