061: Prenatal Massage for a Healthy and Comfortable Pregnancy | Carole Osborne

<p><strong>Guest:</strong> Carole Osborne is a San Diego-based massage therapist, author, course developer and instructor of somatic arts and sciences. <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Expecting a baby is usually joyful, but it is also stressful and can be uncomfortable. Prenatal massage therapy uses techniques designed specifically to address pregnancy’s challenges.</span></p> <p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p> <ol> <li>the long list of benefits that massage therapy can offer a woman during pregnancy-relaxation, better sleep, easier birth are a few).</li> <li>how a prenatal massage is different from a regular massage and what to expect (a side lying massage can be very comfortable and can teach you how to sleep better at night too).</li> <li>what contraindications for massage you should be aware of in pregnancy and how a trained prenatal massage therapist can work with them (varicose veins is only one of them).</li> </ol> <p><strong>Resources mentioned in the conversation:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Carole Osborne's website: <a href= "http://bodytherapyeducation.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">http://bodytherapyeducation.com/</span></a></li> <li>how to find a trained prenatal massage therapist in your area: <a href= "http://bodytherapyeducation.com/nationwide-certified-therapists/">Nationwide certification listing</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>About Carole Osborne:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Carole Osborne is a San Diego-based massage therapist, author, course developer and instructor of somatic arts and sciences.</span></p> <div>In addition to private practice since 1974, she has worked in osteopathic, psychological, and women’s medical settings.</div> <div> </div> <div>In 1980 she began researching and developing infant and maternity massage therapy protocols and instructional programs. She pioneered the reintroduction of therapeutic massage and bodywork to healthcare for the childbearing year.</div> <div> </div> <div>Over the years she has trained parents, hospital asso