Pregnancy Massage helps to boost endorphins in the body and improve comfort for pregnant mothers. It may also help to ease pain in the early stages of labour, as well as providing reassurance through touch.
The Pregnancy Massage course covers the theory and practice of pregnancy massage. We teach you a full body massage routine that can be easily incorporated into your everyday treatment menu.
Clients who had surgery and unable to lie face down on the massage bed can also be treated with our Pregnancy massage routine.
On completion of the 1 day attendance Pregnancy Massage course, you will be able to get full professional insurance. Please note that providers differ on how much cover they offer.
Pregnancy Massage Course Outline
- A basic overview of anatomy and physiology in pregnancy.
- Advice and guidance on contraindications for pregnancy massage.
- Oils used during pregnancy massage.
- Different positions for massaging pregnant clients.
- Massage techniques to help relieve common ailments experienced in pregnancy.
- Advice on presenting labour massage to pregnant clients and their birthing partner.
Pregnancy Massage Course Objectives
After successfully completing the pregnancy massage course, you will have knowledge of:
- Learn a 1 hour full body routine with your client in the side lying position.
- An overview of anatomy and physiology in pregnancy.
- Advice and guidance on contraindications for pregnancy massage.
- Oils used during pregnancy massage.
- Different positions for massaging pregnant clients.
- Massage techniques to help relieve common ailments experienced in pregnancy.
- Join a Professional organisation such as The Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Prerequisites & Who is this course for?
You must have an accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage including Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology in order to enroll onto this course.
Pregnancy Massage Course Specification
- This is mainly a practical course and there will be a maximum of only 6 students on the Course.
- There is no coursework or exam.
- Assessment and feedback during class.
- You will have access to full instructional videos.
Course Details
Course Title:
Certificate in Pregnancy Massage
Duration
1 day
Price
£175.00
Accreditation:
FHT and IPHM
Accrediting Bodies
Upcoming Dates 2026
8th September
20th November
Salon Training
This course can be tailored to your requirements and run anywhere in the U.K.
We are happy to provide in house training.
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