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The prenatal/Pregnancy massage course shall be a minimum of 18 hours to include:

1. Anatomical and Physiologic changes of Pregnancy.
2. Common pregnancy complications and their relevance to massage.
3. Benefits of Prenatal Massage
4. Contraindications for Prenatal Massage.
5. Treatment specific contraindication or adaptations during pregnancy.
6. Pregnancy emergencies and course of action related to these conditions.
7. Changes to positioning required for different stages in pregnancy.
8. Minimum of 3 hours of hands on learning.
9. Evaluation criteria for passing course.
10. Up to 6 hours of individual student practice or study may be included.
11. Curriculum may be taught through class room lectures, text books, media presentation, or remote training.

APMA Approved Pregnancy Massage Certification Courses

The following courses have been reviewed and approved by the APMA. If the course you took is not listed here, but meets the above criteria, we will gladly add it to this list. Please provide contact information for the course on your membership application.

• Pre- & Perinatal Massage Therapy, Carol Osborne Sheets
• Bodywork for the Childbearing Year, Kate Jordon
• Prenatal Massage and Doula Training, Judith Koch
• Pregnancy Certification Course, Kelly Lott
• Touch for Birth, Leslie Stager
• Mother Massage, Ellaine Stillerman
• Perinatal and infant Massage Techniques, Sheri Gregg
• Nuturing the Mother, Claire Marie Miller
• Pre- and Post-Natal Stones, Jenny Ray