Youāve heard touch can be super supportive in laborā¦ but what works? How do you begin?
Beginnerās Guide to Labor Massage
Which positions are good for massage in labor? What kind of massage?
š” You need a few ideas to get started.
In this free guide, you will discover six key poses you may use in labor and ideas for massage you can try 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.
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6 key poses to try in labor
massage techniques to try in each pose
printable PDF to bring to birth
ideas to start your practice at home, before labor every begins
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Beginners Guide to Labor Massage
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, Iām 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!
A 2023 study showed a decrease in pain severity during labor after foot massage. The birthing persons who received foot massage also experienced less pain in the postpartum period.
-AMTA Massage Therapy Journal Spring 2024