Overview

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 instruction Helen McGuiness's book is written with parents and professionals in mind and meets the requirements of the VTCT Baby Massage Teacher's Certificate.

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This book has all the knowledge needed to instill confidence in the giver of baby massage. -- Massage World 20030616 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 20030721

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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.

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