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Well Mother - Supporting the wisdom of parents and babies
This is a really comprehensive course, and aims to develop massage skills and holistic care in pregnancy, birth, and postnatally.
  Massage and touch are powerful tools in supporting women to contact the wisdom of their bodies in pregnancy and birth, and for parents to bond early with their developing child. Their full potential is only beginning to be explored. This course enables you to become familiar with their use both in practical ways and in understanding a different approach to pregnancy and birth that can enhance your practice.
There will be time to explore your own attitudes, as well as developing your touch sensitivity skills. You will learn to work in an holistic way, combining Eastern and Western philosophies and supporting your own personal growth.
The syllabus is detailed below, but briefly covers:
- An in-depth understanding of techniques and positions for massage in pregnancy, birth and post-natally,
- An understanding of the anatomy and pregnancy of pregnancy, particularly in relation to massage and exercise,
- Working towards a holistic model of pregnancy and birth and the postpartum period,
- Practical tools for self development.
There are 30 CPD points available, and the course is recognised by both Embody and the APNT (Association of Physical and Natural Therapist).
Aims
- To develop an in-depth knowledge of techniques and positions for massage in pregnancy, birth and postnatally
- Different positions and techniques for different stages of pregnancy, including using floor, chair and ball.
- Awareness of back and abdominal care for mother, including positions and techniques to avoid.
- Energy work and shiatsu techniques and specific points.
- How to teach the mother and partner simple massage techniques to encourage bonding with the baby.
- Techniques for labour, including involvement of partner, and ability to teach massage to partner.
- Massage for the postnatal period.
- To provide an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, particularly in relation to massage and exercise
- Physiological and pathological conditions.
- Which conditions are amenable to treatment with massage and which need to be referred on and to whom; including both orthodox (e.g. NHS) health professionals and complementary practitioners.
- Effects of hormonal changes on ligaments and joints.
- The role of abdominal muscles, pelvic floor/perineum, spine and implications for massage and exercise.
- Changes in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
- The development of the foetus, including different fetal presentations, how these occur and can be changed, and how this affects labour.
- Changes in the postnatal period.
- Developing an holistic model of pregnancy and birth and the postpartum period
- Viewing pregnancy as a healthy expression of the journey into motherhood and understanding how massage supports this.
- Introduction to some Eastern models of pregnancy.
- Practical ideas and suggestions to support the work of the massage session (e.g. simple exercises, breathing, massage for mother and partner to do for themselves).
- Awareness of the baby during the massage.
- Encouraging the development of the mother and father’s relationship with the baby and confidence in their own body’s wisdom.
- Role of diet and other complementary therapies.
- To provide practical tools for self-development and for supporting massage therapists work in this field
- Touch sensitivity skills.
- Work on preparation for massage, breathing and stretching.
- Developing your own style.
- Feeling confident about working during pregnancy, confronting and working through anxieties around massaging pregnant women, and looking at our own attitudes to pregnancy.
Features
- Small group - maximum size 16.
- Practical assessment, with pregnant mums, on last day of course.
- Project and case study work (6 months to complete). You need to have access to four pregnant women for case studies.
- Externally validated certification with the APNT (Association of Physical and Natural Therapists) on successful completion of course and assessments and IGGP 30 CPD credits.
- Recognition of course in USA, Canada and Australia.
- Options of follow up days and on-going support and training.
- Entry on to web-based register on certification.
Entrance Requirements
Recognized qualification in massage or aromatherapy. 100 hours post qualifying experience, ideally one year.
The Course
 The course was developed by Suzanne Yates in 1998, with the support of Julie Barclay (Association of Physical and Natural Therapists) and Gill Tree (Essentials for Health, London). Julie continues to be involved in the course and supervises the practical assessments and written course work. It is one of the most in-depth courses of its kind worldwide, and one of the few that requires a time of consolidation of skills through the post-course work.
Suzanne has taught in Canada, US and Australia where it is also recognized. Through the register, website and continuing education days, she aims to offer continuous support to therapists who have undertaken the course.
Quotes from participants:
"Suzanne’s depth of knowledge made the class enjoyable and fascinating and a complete and opening experience!"
"I’ve learnt so much from your expertise and phenomenal knowledge I never thought possible…you have a refreshing view and support in this field which made your teachings a joy"
"… the joy I feel about being able to work with pregnant women in a supportive, confident and holistic way"
Tutor: Suzanne Yates BA (Hons), DipHSEC, MRSS(T), APNT, PGCE. I began studying massage in 1982 and shiatsu in 1984, completing the three year professional training with Sonia Moriceau in 1988 and assisting her between 1989 and 1993. In 1990, I went to Boston, USA to train as an instructor in ante/post-natal exercise with Elizabeth Noble and established Well Mother to support the wisdom of women and their partners with shiatsu, massage, exercise, breathwork, relaxation and discussion. I ran several weekly classes in Bristol from 1990-2002 and continue to work with parents individually and in workshops. I served on the Avon Maternity Services Liaison Committee from 1995-2000 and am involved with research projects on the use of shiatsu.
I run various courses for midwives, shiatsu practitioners and massage therapists in the UK and worldwide. My first book, Shiatsu for Midwives was published by Elsevier Science in August 2003. I am a registered Teacher and Practitioner with the Shiatsu Society and hold the APNT qualification in therapeutic massage. I lived what I teach during the pregnancies and births of my own children Rosa Lia (b 1990) and Bram Delaney (b 1995) and continue to grow with them.
Cost: £375.00 for the 4 days.
Course times: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Course dates:
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