Prenatal Massage
Course Description
This class prepares you to work with pregnant, laboring, and postpartum clients. Side lying skills and techniques are necessary to massage your clients from 1st trimester to postpartum recovery. Infant massage is also practiced. Side-Lying a focus.
Course Outcomes
- Develop safe massage techniques for all pregnancy stages.
- Learn side-lying positioning for client comfort and safety.
- Practice infant massage techniques.
Schedule & Hours
| Day | Main Topics | Assignments & Tests | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pregnancy Massage Overview, Safety Considerations Lab: Side-lying techniques practice |
Participation | 3 | 5 |
| 2 |
Laboring & Postpartum Massage Techniques Lab: Infant massage practice |
Practical Exam | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 7 | 10 | ||
Hours by Day
Grading Summary
| Graded Items | Value |
|---|---|
| Homework (Self-Study) | 10% |
| Labs | 60% |
| Exams | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Note: Syllabus is subject to change as needed by administration or instructor. Course hours
are in-person classroom hours with a qualified instructor. All handouts will be provided during
class.