6 KEY POSES FOR LABOR MASSAGE
You heard touch can be super supportive in labor... but you're not sure where to begin. Which positions are good for massage? What kind of massage? You need a few ideas to get started.
In this guide, discover six poses you may see in labor and ideas for massage you can do in those positions. We know from working with hundreds of families over the last decade that every birth experience is different. Bring along this printable PDF and practice supportive touch during pregnancy to be better prepared in labor.
YES, GIVE IT TO ME!
MASSAGE TECHNIQUES TO SOOTHE
Touch can distract from intense sensation, soften tight muscles, offer reassurance during hard moments, and bring connection between partners. It's definitely a "tool" you want to bring in your labor bag.
POSITIONS FOR LABOR
Start thinking about positions you might use in labor - because lying on your back like in the movies is (for some) a thing of the past.
INSPIRATION TO START PRACTICING
Truth: you may or may not love touch during labor. But, if you practice in pregnancy, you and your partner will know what feels good and how to communicate about touch before the big day arrives. (Plus, who doesn't want a few extra foot rubs during pregnancy!)
Hey There! I'm Faith...
I'm a certified prenatal massage therapist, prenatal/postpartum yoga teacher, postpartum doula, mama, and the creator of Prenatal Bliss: Partner Massage Essentials for Pregnancy. I LOVE teaching families like yours how to apply tried-and-true massage techniques for a more comfortable and connected pregnancy and postpartum.
I never cease to be amazed when I see the power touch can have in a relationship to nurture and create deep family bonds. I can't wait for you to try these poses and practice partner massage for labor! - Faith
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