Pre- and Post-Natal Lymphatic Massage

Support clients through pregnancy and postpartum recovery with gentle, adaptable Lymphatic Clearing Massage techniques.

Course description:
​​​​​​​ Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period bring changes in fluid balance, circulation, and tissue comfort that call for thoughtful treatment modifications.

In this hands-on course, students will learn Lymphatic Clearing Massage tools and techniques for the arms and hands, legs and ankles, and back. Instruction will explore collateral lymphatic pathways and their application within the Lymphatic Clearing approach.

Students will practice supported sidelying techniques for pregnancy and supine techniques for postpartum clients when appropriate to their comfort and recovery. Emphasis will include positioning, pressure, treatment sequencing, contraindications, and recognizing when swelling requires medical assessment.

Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe changes during pregnancy and postpartum recovery that can affect fluid balance and inform lymphatic massage.
• Explain the role of collateral lymphatic pathways within the Lymphatic Clearing approach taught in class.
• Demonstrate the Lymphatic Clearing Massage techniques taught for the arms and hands, legs and ankles, and back.
• Position and support a pregnant client for sidelying treatment and a postpartum client for supine treatment, adapting for comfort and recovery.
• Select appropriate pressure and sequencing for the techniques practiced in class.
• Identify contraindications and warning signs that require deferring massage and referring for medical assessment.

Course length: 4 Live Massage CE hours.
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November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM PST
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Who it’s for:

Massage therapists, bodyworkers, and massage students who want practical tools and greater confidence supporting clients during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

What you’ll experience:

Guided, hands-on practice with gentle Lymphatic Clearing Massage techniques for the arms and hands, legs and ankles, and back. Learn supported sidelying positioning for pregnancy and supine positioning for postpartum clients when appropriate to their comfort and recovery.

What you’ll get:

• A clear foundation: Understand changes in fluid balance during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, including the role of collateral lymphatic pathways in the Lymphatic Clearing approach.
• Adaptable treatment skills: Learn to adjust pressure and sequencing to meet each client’s needs.
• Confidence in your treatment decisions: Recognize contraindications and know when to defer massage and refer for medical assessment.

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