Safe Hands in Pregnancy: Myofascial Techniques from Prenatal to Postpartum Care - Chiropractic Continuing Education, 6 Hours

Approved for 6 Hours

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Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will develop clinical knowledge to deliver supportive massage therapy to pregnant clients from early pregnancy through labor and postpartum recovery.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Explain how pregnancy affects the body and how those changes influence treatment planning at each stage.
• Identify safety factors, contraindications, and areas requiring additional caution throughout pregnancy.
• Adapt massage techniques to fit the changing needs of pregnant clients across all trimesters.
• Discuss side-lying, bolstering, and comfort strategies that support client positioning and safety.
• Provide supportive massage approaches for clients during labor and the postpartum period.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Chiropractors and Chiropractic Assistants: Practitioners working with pregnant clients who want a structured framework for safely incorporating massage techniques alongside their primary care approach.
  
• Maternal Healthcare Practitioners: Nurses, midwives, and other healthcare practitioners involved in maternal care who want to incorporate supportive touch and massage principles into their work with pregnant clients.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1382089