A handbook for relieving the discomforts of pregnancy massage is a sensuous, relaxing, and loving treatment that has the added bonus of being especially good for you. It's the perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. During pregnancy, your body is undergoing many changes, some of them stressful and discomforting. Mother massage, by licensed massage therapist elaine stillerman, is a beautifully illustrated guide to help eliminate some of these adverse effects. Designed to be used either alone or with a partner, mother massage provides techniques for a variety of massages, including full body massage, preparation for labor and birthing massage, massage during the postpartum and nursing stages, and infant massage. These techniques are explained in step-by-step, illustrated detail. You'll also learn special massages for treating such discomforts as: • backaches • breast soreness • charley horse and leg cramps • headaches • heartburn • fatigue • morning sickness • sciatica • stretch marks • varicose veins • and many others also included are sections on reflexology, herbal remedies, and nutritional requirements for pregnant and lactating women.