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While living out of the state of Texas, this course was the most practical way about getting the CEUs needed to keep my license current. IIHS was very helpful each time I called. They even informed me of a class that I ordered wasn't acceptable for CEUs and had me change to the correct one. I will recommend your courses to my friends in the future. Thank you for being so helpful in this process.

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Aromatherapy: Mother and Baby

E1003 - Massage CE Program - 9 CE Hour(s)

Aromatherapy: Mother and Baby Enroll Now

Fragrant, gentle essential oils are ideally suited to the special needs of women during pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. Written by a registered nurse trained in herbal medicine, reflexology and massage, this course provides expert advice on using essential oils in massage, baths, compresses, lotions, and inhalations. Special sections on massage for pregnant women and newborns give complete instructions for using massage to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and relieve the pain of labor and birth, as well as to soothe and comfort restless babies and facilitate the bonding of mother and child. Also provided is information on addressing morning sickness, water retention, cellulite, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and stretch marks. Safe, effective remedies for babies are also covered, including colic, diaper rash, and teething pain.

In this course, you will learn:

  • benefits of aromatherapy in pregnancy
  • history of essential oils
  • how essential oils can be used
  • pregnancy massage including muscle energy techniques
  • how to use aromatherapy for discomforts during pregnancy, labor and birth as well as during the postpartum period
  • how to use massage and aromatherapy for infants
  • to reference practical information about essential oils and common medical terms associated with their use

Student Reviews

I learned from this class and felt it was very useful.

- Jennifer Denos, LMT

This course was fun and interesting. It covered all the topics that would be of interest to someone in this specialty.

- Keri Smith, CMT, Ashburn, VA

Materials

  • Text - 163 pages
  • Multiple choice test - if you prefer to test online please select the "online test" option
  • Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option

Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.

Credits / Tuition

CE Hours: 9

Tuition: $105

Approvals

The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.

Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.

For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.

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