Thanks to our partnership with the Somatic Arts and Sciences Institute all of our Doulas gain free access to the Massage With the Laboring Woman online continuing education course which is worth 6 CEUs for massage therapists. The Somatic Arts and Sciences Institute is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for offering continuing education for massage therapists.
This course is reserved for Professional members only.
Course Prerequisite: Madriella Birth and Postpartum Doula Certification Courses, Professional Development Course.
Course Requirements:
Textbook for course (see reading list)
A working Internet connection
A computer or mobile device capable of:
a) Accessing the Internet
b) Uploading a written assignment/digital photo
c) Posting/reading messages in the forum
| Module 1 | Review of prenatal massage fundamentals | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Introduction to prenatal massage | |
| Unit 2 | The efficacy of massage therapy for prenatal health | |
| Unit 3 | Pregnancy basic medical terms and vocabulary | |
| Unit 4 | Application and modification of massage for pregnancy | |
| Module 2 | Helping the mother relax and prepare for labor | |
| Unit 1 | Helping the mother relax and prepare for labor | |
| Module 3 | The physiology of pregnancy | |
| Unit 1 | Physiological changes due to pregnancy | |
| Module 4 | Massaging in the hospital delivery room | |
| Unit 1 | What to expect at the hospital | |
| Unit 2 | Massaging in the hospital delivery room | |
| Unit 3 | Massage during the different stages of labor | |
| Module 5 | Postpartum massage issues | |
| Unit 1 | Understanding the postpartum period | |
| Module 6 | Summary of Massage for the laboring woman | |
| Unit 1 | Summary of massage for the laboring woman |