IHM & late pregnancy

[Senswetess]

PLEASE HELP ME!! [sm=banghead.gif]

A friend of mine is heavily pregnant and approached an IHM practitioner for treatment, and they would not do it...........

I must admit, my training didn't really cover pregnancy in the detail I would like. I remember being told to be very careful and avoid the pressure points in the first three months, but what about the rest of the pregnancy?

Knowing that I am a therapist, she asked me to do it for her. I told her I would. I am planning to avoid the pressure points - just incase, as i do not relish the thought of her going into labour!!

I wonder if anyone has had more info given during training.... and would you be willing to share any insight with me? As, at the moment I feel rather in-equiped to do IHM on a pregnant client.

I await your comments with anticipation........

THANK YOU
Saffron

 

[Tyuio]

Hi
I feel like i am missing something, Indian Head Massage is perfectly safe on a pregnant lady, your not going down that far.....it will also be very relaxing and soothing....
???????
Hugs
T
x

 

[CanineTruth]

Hi agree with tigerbee, in fact during our class assessments we had a pregnant lady in with no probs
Alli
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[tyhoaggo]

Just another example of a poorly trained therapist turning away somebody who would benefit from a treatment (not you - the first therapist!). I mentioned on another thread somebody whose doctor said no to indian head coz of high bp.

I would also imagine that all those women whose pregancies have gone over dates and who have tried everything to bring the baby on would be delighted to discover that this treatment could be the answer!
[&:]

I have given this treatment and aroma and reflexology to pregnant women at all stages and am happy to report that they didn't give birth in the treatment room.


Give your friend the treatment.

 

[marzmargs12]

thank you all SO much!

Ididn't think there would be any probs, but thought I'd tap into the vast collective knowledge of HP....

thanks again
saffron

 

[Suzi]

Go for it - there is only one point to avoid on the shoulders, as it is a Shiatsu induction point, but as it involves prolonged and firm pressure it is unlikely that you will cause any reaction if you do massage it!

Remember, Indian Head massage has been used on pregnant ladies for a very long time with great effect. Therapist are often taught not to treat throughout pregnancy - but being pregnant is not a disability or a disease, and as a therapist who offers pre natal massage I have to say these clients are the ones that always appreciate massage the most!

Hope you both enjoy it - I always find it extremely satisfying!

J xx