Pregnancy Massage (5.5 hrs)
Pregnancy Massage
5.5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Maureen Abson
Pregnancy massage requires far more than simply adapting standard massage techniques. It demands a clear understanding of the physical, emotional, and practical needs of pregnant clients, together with careful attention to safety, positioning, contraindications, comfort, and professional scope.
Pregnancy Massage provides a practical and thoughtful foundation for therapists who want to support expectant mothers with greater confidence, sensitivity, and care throughout pregnancy, labor, and the post-partum period.
Presented by experienced massage therapist and educator Maureen Abson, this course explores how pregnancy changes the body, how those changes influence treatment choices, and how massage may be adapted to provide comfort, relaxation, and appropriate support at every stage of pregnancy.
Course Overview
Across this 5.5-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the foundations of pregnancy massage, including safety considerations, treatment adaptations, client positioning, contraindications, communication strategies, and professional best practices.
The course examines how pregnancy affects the body and how therapists can modify treatment approaches to meet the changing needs of pregnant clients while maintaining appropriate safety and comfort.
Participants will also explore supportive approaches for labor and post-partum care, helping them develop a more complete understanding of how massage may contribute to wellbeing throughout the pregnancy journey.
Supported by 16 online video classes, fully illustrated course notes, a comprehensive companion course, lesson quizzes, online examination, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a structured learning experience for professionals working with pregnant clients.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Pregnancy Massage Foundations | Exploring the history, traditions, and professional context of massage during pregnancy |
| Physical Changes in Pregnancy | Understanding how pregnancy affects the body and influences treatment planning |
| Safety & Contraindications | Recognising safety considerations, contraindications, and areas requiring additional caution |
| Treatment Adaptation | Learning how massage techniques may be modified appropriately throughout pregnancy |
| Client Positioning | Supporting comfort and safety through positioning, bolstering, and communication |
| Labor & Post-Partum Support | Exploring how massage principles may support women during labor and after birth |
Course Content
The course combines pregnancy-specific anatomy and physiology considerations, massage adaptation strategies, safety awareness, positioning principles, labor support concepts, and practical treatment planning.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Pregnancy Massage | Professional foundations, historical context, and the role of massage during pregnancy |
| Physical Changes During Pregnancy | How physiological and structural changes influence treatment decisions |
| Safety, Contraindications & Adaptations | Safety considerations, contraindications, treatment modifications, and professional boundaries |
| Positioning & Practical Treatment | Side-lying techniques, bolstering strategies, comfort measures, and communication |
| Labor & Post-Partum Care | Supportive approaches for labor, recovery, and post-partum wellbeing |
Who This Course Is For
This course is intended for licensed or qualified professionals who are permitted to work with clients within their professional scope of practice.
Suitable professionals may include rehabilitation professionals, manual therapists, massage therapists, trigger point therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, nurses, midwives, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapist assistants, and osteopaths.
About Maureen Abson
Maureen Abson is an experienced massage therapist, educator, and founder of a successful clinic in Northern England.
With more than 25 years of teaching experience, she has developed a thoughtful and practical approach to massage therapy that combines fascial release, focused therapeutic techniques, and deep tissue massage principles.
Throughout her career, Maureen has trained therapists around the world and is widely respected for her ability to present complex topics in a practical, clinically relevant manner.
In this course, she shares her extensive experience in adapting massage safely and sensitively for pregnant clients, helping therapists develop greater confidence in treatment planning, positioning, contraindication awareness, and supportive client care.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Classes | 16 online video classes presented by Maureen Abson |
| Fully Illustrated Course Notes | Comprehensive course materials covering pregnancy massage theory and practical application |
| Companion Course | Additional structured learning designed to reinforce key concepts and clinical reasoning |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | 5.5 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |
CE Finder
This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.
Approvals Listed: 62
CE Broker Provider: #20-891860
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
Pregnancy Massage
Professional Reviews & Feedback
The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.
“Maureen Abson brings a huge amount of practical experience to this course. The emphasis on safety and client comfort was excellent.”
“This course gave me far more confidence working with pregnant clients. The positioning techniques alone were worth it.”
“The demonstrations were clear, professional, and focused on realistic treatment room situations.”
“I appreciated the balance between practical massage techniques and understanding the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy.”
“The side-lying treatment approaches were explained exceptionally well. I have already incorporated several ideas into practice.”
“A comprehensive course that helped me feel much more prepared when treating prenatal clients.”
“Maureen's teaching style is calm, reassuring, and highly practical. The course exceeded my expectations.”
“The discussions around contraindications and precautions were particularly valuable.”
“This course helped me understand how to adapt treatments safely for each stage of pregnancy.”
“The practical demonstrations felt authentic and reflected the challenges therapists encounter every day.”
“I especially appreciated the focus on therapist confidence and communication with expectant mothers.”
“The course notes and demonstrations complemented each other extremely well.”
“A thoughtful and professional course that treats pregnancy massage with the care it deserves.”
“The treatment positioning strategies alone have improved my sessions significantly.”
“I found the anatomy and physiological discussions surprisingly useful and easy to understand.”
“The course reinforced the importance of adapting techniques to the changing needs of pregnant clients.”
“Maureen shares practical knowledge that clearly comes from years of clinical experience.”
“The safety guidance was excellent and helped remove many uncertainties I previously had.”
“A very worthwhile course for therapists wanting to offer pregnancy massage services with greater confidence.”
“Professional, practical, and highly informative. One of the better prenatal massage courses I have completed.”
