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Labor Support Massage Workshop for Expecting Couples
Saturday, August 7th, 2010 ~ 10am-2pm
at the Red Moon Massage Therapy Studio in Park Slope
Instructor: Lena Posner - Licensed Massage Therapist, Birth Doula
Fee: $75 per couple
Registration: Class size is limited - contact Lena as soon as possible to register (a non-refundable $25 deposit is required)
This hands-on, interactive workshop will teach couples to work together during labor using a variety of simple positions and relaxing and pain relieving therapeutic massage techniques to make for a smoother, quicker, and less painful labor. This workshop will help the father/partner feel more a part of the process and be more capable of assisting the mother during labor. Additionally, many of the techniques learned will also be helpful prenatally and postpartum. In this workshop you will learn ways to:
- Decrease the perception of pain during contractions
- Relieve discomfort with easy massage techniques
- Reduce low-back pain (particularly helpful in cases of "back labor")
- Help induce labor if you are overdue or speed up a slowed labor
- Assist in turning the baby if s/he is in an unfavorable position & help to bring the baby down during pushing
- Reduce stress and calm the body and the mind
- Reduce the need for pain medications or other interventions (properly used movements, positioning, and massage techniques can help to correct many common problems with labor that would otherwise lead to a potentially risky intervention)
“This was a terrific birth class that is very unique and nicely complements other birth classes I have taken.” -A.D.
“The workshop gave my husband and me confidence in what to expect and how my husband could help. It also strengthened my relationship with my husband.” -K.B.
“It was original, dynamic, a lot of information, interactive, and supportive!” -C.R.