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WHAT MAKES MOTHERTOUCH UNIQUE? RITES OF PASSAGE, HOLISTIC, ADVANCED BODYWORK SKILLS

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There are only a few Prenatal and Postnatal massage certifications available in the United States. What makes MotherTouch™ unique amongst them? MotherTouch™ offers not only a 32-hour Prenatal program focused on advanced techniques to support the growing mother ,but also a 65-hour Maternity Massage certification that includes prenatal bodywork, as well as bodywork trainings for […]

BLOOD CLOTS & MASSAGE DURING PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM

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Hopefully all massage students are taught symptoms of DVT’s (Deep Vein Thrombosis or Blood Clots) and understand the importance of avoiding applying any pressure distal to a clot. Many may not realize, however, that the risk of developing clots increases dramatically during pregnancy and postpartum. Many prenatal bodyworkers are taught to avoid or use only […]

In Search of the Wild Feminine: Healing Pospartum Pelvic Trauma with Holistic Pelvic Care™ and Perineal Massage

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The pelvic bowl is our Root, a sacred zone of creativity and life-generating energy, yet postpartum pelvic trauma is a worldwide epidemic. Prenatal and postpartum integrative pelvic care can help women birth with less trauma or recover from birth challenges. Experiential practice of cultivating connection with the pelvis and discussions of  pelvic floor massage research, […]

Birth as a Rite of Passage

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Traditional cultures have elaborate preparations and ceremony to support individuals transitioning from one life station or role to another. How can we use this knowledge in relation to women’s experience of birth and motherhood in America?

Research-Based Evidence of the Benefits of Touch for Mothers and Throughout the Perinatal Cycle

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Plenty of research supports the common sense knowledge that nurturing touch has numerous benefits for pregnant, birthing, and postpartum women and their unborn and born infants. Learn the latest about how massage and touch can significantly alter biochemistry and the maternity experience. Includes a segment about Cranial Sacral Therapy for newborns. 60 minutes

The Essential Pelvis: Embodying Sacred Space (23 hours)

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(21-hours NCBTMB; MEAC) With Lee Morgan, RMT & Leslie Stager RN, LMTA Unique Class For Bodyworkers, Movement Therapists,Birth Professionals, & Anyone Interested In Body Awareness! Join this 3-day workshop to cultivate awareness and understanding of the structural integrity of the pelvis from the inside out. Using hands-on bodywork, movement techniques, and expressive art we will […]

MotherTouch™ Massage & Acupressure for Birth (6 hours NCBTMB)

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Leslie is an NCBTMB provider. This course offers NCBTMB approved CE’s. This fun and inspiring class is rich with hands-on practical techniques that you can immediately apply to your birth practice. The class is generally modified to suit the specific needs of the attending health professionals, massage therapists, doulas. Feel free to bring a pregnant […]

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Leslie Stager RN, LMT(207) 323-5101Send me an EmailAvailable in Maine, California, Oregon, Hawaii Follow me on Facebook Join my mailing list to receive the article: Touch Benefits During Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum.