Baby Massage - Softcover

McGuinness, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340869283 ISBN 13: 9780340869284

Publisher: Hodder Arnold, 2003

Synopsis

First pioneered in the 1970s, Baby Massage is now acknowledged to be an important and beneficial exercise for both parent and baby. This book offers comprehensive coverage of a subject which is fast growing in popularity, as health care professionals such as midwives, health visitors, nursery nurses and holistic therapists are embracing the skill. Topics include- The History of Baby Massage- Massage during pregnancy-Baby anatomy, physiology, growth and development-Baby massage techniques-Baby massage instructionHelen McGuiness's book is written with parents and professionals in mind and meets the requirements of the VTCT Baby Massage Teacher's Certificate.

About this title

About the Author

Helen McGuinness is a successful and experienced author and has written many books for Hodder in the area of Beauty Therapy. She also runs one of the country's leading holistic therapies training centres.

Review

For anyone interested in baby massage, this is the book for them. It is comprehensive and easy to read, covering just about anything you want to know on the subject from the history of baby massage, massage during pregnancy, through to baby massage techniques. There are review questions at the end of each chapter which are most useful. * Vitality * This book has all the knowledge needed to instill confidence in the giver of baby massage. * Massage World *

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Arnold
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0340869283
• ISBN 13: 9780340869284
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256