One of the best ways to help you feel better is to get a massage or use books like the Pregnancy Pain Relief book to actually get relief.

These video reviews will help you to understand the value you get with this video. It has a lot of information you may want to know in any given moment.

Review 1

This DVD is like a reference book for pregnancy massage where you can look up conditions (for example, diastasis recti) and find out how to work with clients with these conditions. But rather than just a description on the flat page, you get a demonstration by the teacher. The teacher is Leslie Stager, a licensed massage therapist and registered nurse who has served as a labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator and midwifery clinic nurse. She generously shares her expansive knowledge and skills on this sophisticated video, elegantly produced by Real Bodywork. Stager leads you through all aspects of pregnancy massage. As she discusses the physiological changes of the mother’s body, they are revealed from the inside using computer enhanced models of the progressing pregnancy. Stager demonstrates massage methods using side-lying and semi-reclining  positioning as well as techniques for a full list of conditions that might develop such as sciatica, shortness of breath and edema. Her presentation style is easy to follow and comprehend. This DVD even includes physician referral and client intake forms you can print from your computer to use in your practice. I highly recommended this DVD.

by lisa mertz, PhD, LMT

mtj book and video review editor Lisa Mertz, PhD, LMT, is the program coordinator of massage therapy at Queensborough Community College/City University of New York.

Source Citation:Mertz, Lisa. “Mastering Pregnancy Massage.(Video recording review).” Massage Therapy Journal 46.1 (Spring 2007): 29(1). Academic OneFile. Gale. San Diego Public Library. 21 Aug. 2009

Review 2

Mastering Pregnancy Massage,

This is like an advanced course in working with pregnant women. There is so much info here that I keep coming back to it to learn more. I feel really confident, after watching the tape, to be able to handle the pregnant women who come in for a massage.

By 
L McGann

Mastering Pregnancy Massage,

Great DVD! Lots of useful information & practical sequences for the beginner and experienced therapist.
I definitely recommend this DVD if you (qualified therapists) do not have time to attend a course or sit and read pages and pages on this subject.
Great for reviewing over & over, good confidence boost!

By HT

Great training tool, July 8, 2008

As a NCBTMB certified Massage Therapist who also did advanced work at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Pregnancy Massage of over 100 hours, this DVD offers a comprehensive knowledge of working in sideline position. I learned many new techniques while watching this video, and I highly recommend it for anyone working the in field. I cannot imagine any other DVD being more comprehensive or knowledgable than this one. Everything you need is right here including contraindications on presure points to avoid. The DVD is highly professional in every area.

By C DeGetmon

A lot of information ,

This video covers everything it states and more, sometimes too much more.
I too have worked as a L&D nurse, and even I could only take it in short snips.
Though I do believe all massage therapist should know the information before doing a pregnancy massage.
So, find a comfortable chair, get some tea, a scones or two, and pay attention there is a lot here.

By A. Helsel

Mastering Pregnancy Massage,

I found this DVD very helpful. I would recommend this to anyone interested in pregnancy massage.
Leslie Stager gives a wealth of information in a short amount of time. Her years as a labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator, and midwife gives her confidence and professionalism. She demonstrates proper draping and body positioning fit for pregnancy massage. It covers a broad spectrum of pregnancy issues and even includes a client intake form with questions geared to the pregnant woman.

By Koernda

This is one of the better videos for positioning a woman for pregnancy massage or even to just give her a nice side lying position for a rest or rub.

If you ever to to want to get a pregnancy massage you would expect your therapist to position you in this manner. Lots of pillows are needed or as you will see further down the page you can find pregnancy pillows which are great anytime you want to rest.

As I always state, the Pregnancy Pain Relief book is not massage. I will actually do more for you than massage, acupuncture, or chiropractics.

When you purchase the Pregnancy Pain Relief book it has you positioned in this manner for best results. Pillows are a pregnant woman’s best friend. There is basically no oil used in the Pregnancy Pain Relief techniques except to finish off with a little rub once the treatments are done.

This video is 8.5 minutes long.

Another way to support is with a pregnancy pillow. These are some that I came across and thought you might want to get a hold of and why I like them.

By clicking on the image you will be taken to Amazon.com for that product. I have found it hard to beat Amazons prices so feel free to click on any of the ones I recommend to you.

Further down the page you will be able to see multiple images of each pillow offered on this page.

After reading many reviews on these large pregnancy pillows I am seeing a small trend.

If you are shorter let’s say 5 foot 3 inches or 5 foot 4 inches or smaller you may find these larger pillows overwhelming  in size and weight.

Or, if you tend to like smaller flatter pillows you may find you could get a kink in your neck.

Another thing to think about is the size of your bed. If you have a queen size bed, there may not be enough room for you, the pillow, and your partner.

All in all, a lot of women love these pillows large maternity pillows. There are lots of reviews for you to read, when when you click on the image.

The picture to the right is the largest of the pillows offered the Leachco All Nighter.

This wedge will help with some of the stretch you may get to the round ligament as well as the stomach  muscles that attach to the ribs.

A little bit of support  goes a long way when you are pregnant.

I could also see this pillow used for breast feeding.

Here are some more pictures of each pillow .

This is the most popular pillow of the bunch.

It’s called the Leachco Snoogle.

It is probably the most comfortable in size and function.

It had the most reviews with the high rating of 4 stars.

Looks good for massage and for just lying around.

I think this would be a great purchase for you even if you aren’t pregnant.

The next one is the next size up is the Leachco Back N Belly Pillow.  This pillow is a little larger and designed to fully support you front and back.

The Leachco Back ‘N Belly pillow will allow you to turn over without having to flip the whole pillow from one side of your body to the other.

You can see it would be easier to turn over and grab hold of the other side.

Looks pretty good doesn’t it.

They advertise with a picture of a mother nursing with this pillow.

Personally the pillow is so large, I would think you would need help handling your baby and the pillow at the same time.

If you have bought this pillow before let us know what your thoughts are.

That said, it is a highly rated pillow and has plenty of reviews recommending it.

As you can tell, this is not good for a massage pillow to big and it would get in the way.

This last pillow is the Leachco All Nighter. This is a huge pillow.

 As you can see it can be rapped around you in a number of configurations.

With this one also you would be able to turn over without having to reorganize to much.

Just remember when picking out a pillow like one of these you want to make sure you are comfortable with large pillows under your neck.

I don’t want you getting a kink in your neck when you already are uncomfortable.

One last point. In reading a number of the reviews there was one other thing that came up

Please let us know if our reviews helped you in any way.

I found this pregnancy massage video at the top of YouTube,

Please never let someone ask you to lye on your back while pregnant for a massage, and more especially in your third trimester, as this lady obviously is.

Lying on your back in the third trimester should be limited to very short periods. 5 minutes at the outside.

This is dangerous for you and your baby. No responsible  therapist would have you do this.

Pregnancy Pain Relief is not a massage program. It is a gentle stretch program the readjusts your whole body. That said it is not an exercise program either.