What does this research mean for the field?

Safe and supportive massage therapy can help women who are pregnant after a stillbirth or termination for medical reasons feel more secure and engaged during treatment. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the feelings of safety in massage therapy settings for women pregnant after stillbirth or medical termination.

March 6, 2026Open Access

Emotional and Environmental Safety and Side Effects from Massage for Women Pregnant After a Stillbirth or Termination for Medical Reasons After 20 Weeks' Gestation.

Key Points

To explore the feelings of safety in massage therapy settings for women pregnant after stillbirth or medical termination.
Conducted qualitative assessments of women's experiences during massage sessions.
Evaluated the importance of environmental and psychological safety.
Emphasized the role of trained massage therapists in providing reassurance.
Participants reported a strong need for a safe massage environment to engage fully.
The presence of trained therapists was noted as crucial for participants' sense of safety.
Women highlighted the importance of emotional support during the massage experience.

Abstract

Participants needed the massage space to feel safe, both environmentally and psychologically, to facilitate their capacity to engage. Having trained massage therapists was important as this helped reassure participants that massage was a safe treatment for themselves and their baby.

Emotional and Environmental Safety and Side Effects from Massage for Women Pregnant After a Stillbirth or Termination for Medical Reasons After 20 Weeks' Gestation.

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