Level C

Prenatal Massage Workshop

RMT Labour Support and Postpartum

Comprehensive Birth and Postpartum Massage Training: From Labour Support to Healing After Birth

There is a growing demand for prenatal therapists. Pregnant women have limited options for pain management, mental and emotional health, and overall self-care. Furthermore, much of prenatal healthcare lacks a personal touch, making prenatal massage not only popular but also necessary for many women. As a Certified Prenatal RMT, you can have a profound influence on a woman’s pregnancy, making her journey not only easier but also much more enjoyable. Happy, healthy mamas grow happy, healthy babies! Many more prenatal professionals such as MDs, Midwives, and OBGYNs are referring women for prenatal massage.

This advanced training prepares massage therapists to confidently support women through labor, birth, and postpartum recovery. You’ll explore the physiological and emotional stages of labor, effects of interventions like epidurals and cesareans, and techniques to aid both natural and medicated births. Learn hands-on methods to reduce pain, support survivors of abuse, and educate birth partners. Postpartum topics include recovery timelines, emotional transitions, massage for breastfeeding support, scar care, and grief work following miscarriage or stillbirth. You’ll also gain tools to identify complications, adapt to family dynamics, and successfully market your prenatal and postpartum massage services.

Key Program Information

Location	Saskatoon, SK
Next Workshop	TBD
Time	9:00am – 5:00pm
Schedule	Lunch & breaks included
Prerequesite	Level A: Advanced Prenatal Level B: Advanced Prenatal
MTAS Credits	42 Primary
NHPC	Approved
Online	35 Hours
Practical	7 Hours
Cost	$350 + GST
Designation	Certified Labour RMT

Description

Learn about labor support as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), including acupressure techniques. This course does not certify you to be a doula, but its content was developed in collaboration with numerous doulas, midwives, and OBGYNs. If you’re interested in diversifying your career, explore the niche market of RMT labor support. Assist women as they transition into motherhood, welcoming new life into the world. Gain knowledge about the stages of labor and learn techniques to support its progression, helping manage pain and reduce stress.

Equipment

Blood pressure cuff
3-5 pillows
2 flat sheets

Outcomes

Explain physiological and emotional labor stages
Discuss effects of epidural anesthesia
Understand hormonal influences initiating labor
Describe factors and procedure of cesarean section
Explain vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
Discuss natural ways to induce labor
Demonstrate techniques to expedite labor progress
Compare natural vs. medicated labor approaches
Explain causes and perceptions of labor pain
Present evidence-based touch efficacy during labor
Offer natural pain reduction methods
Apply appropriate massage techniques in labor stages
Educate partners on labor support massage
Assist laboring women who are abuse survivors
Support patients undergoing cesarean sections
Recognize and address postpartum massage contraindications
Assess patients for postpartum complications
Understand physiological postpartum recovery
Employ massage techniques for postpartum goals
Support breastfeeding with massage
Differentiate postpartum emotional states
Understand maternal role adaptation
Employ appropriate massage for cesarean and bed rest recovery
Provide massage support for miscarriage and stillbirth
Facilitate grief and bereavement healing
Understand 6-week postpartum recovery goals
Apply massage for 6-week recovery goals
Incorporate scar massage techniques
Recognize postpartum depression symptoms
Provide emotional support for hospitalized newborns’ mothers
Understand family adjustment process
Comprehend extended postpartum recovery
Apply massage for extended postpartum goals
Include cesarean scar massage in extended recovery
Market prenatal massage business effectively
Utilize resource list as marketing tool
Offer services during labor
Establish successful initial contact with patients
Develop patient intake form

Active Learning

A High Academic Standard

Take your prenatal treatments beyond the basics taught in Rattray, with our extensive Prenatal & Maternity Massage Workshop. Have you ever been curious why we, as RMTs, are instructed not to treat specific areas on a pregnant woman’s hands, ankles, and feet? Gain new knowledge about techniques, anatomy (of mother and baby), contraindications, specific acupressure points, equipment, proper positioning, and the massive physiological change that pregnant women undergo. Massage is one of the SAFEST modalities for pregnant women – learn about the myths of massage and miscarriage along with other misleading information.

Darcel Woytowich RMT, CP

“I just wanted to tell you that this course was absolutely fantastic! I learned so much! And it further reaffirmed how little they educate you about pregnant women in school.”

Lizz Botrel RMT, CP

“The online learning worked really well for me – I like to be able to go at things at my own pace. I found the information to be in depth, covering much more information than I anticipated. I feel much more confident in my ability to appropriately treat a pregnant mama and excited to try the hands on techniques. Thanks again!”

Denyé Pegg RMT, CP

“I want to thank you for setting up the course this way (online). It was very informative and laid out very well! It was also very handy to be able to do it at my own pace!”

Afton McElroy RMT, CP

This class was informative and detailed. I enjoyed it even more than I expected! I’m very excited to take my practice in this direction. Thank you!”

Dorothy Heimersson RMT, CP

“I highly recommend this course to RMTs interested in providing maternal massage care. After completing the course I feel very confident to provide a safe and effective prenatal and maternity massage to my pregnant patients. The assignment that turn into a quick reference guide and is an invaluable tool. Thanks Rebecca.”

Brenda Schlamp RMT, CP of 28 years

“Thank you for everything. Rebecca I have taken so many courses but this was the absolute best one. You are such a great instructor”

Be the Calm in Their Journey

Pregnancy comes with challenges, be the trusted support pregnant women need. Gain the skills to ease pain, reduce stress, and make a lasting impact during one of life’s most transformative times.