Postnatal Massage

Service Description

Not your typical ‘feel good’ massage, this massage helps with postpartum healing and feeling yourself again! Duration of massage: 1 hour Travel to clients place and steaming are at an extra cost. Focus areas: Abhyanga (deep tissue, oil massage) supports the body to heal and thrive. This massage focuses on your legs, arms, back, shoulders, stomach, neck, face, and head. Benefits: - Provide relief from pain that might residue from delivery - Soothe new aches from carrying and holding a baby around the clock (which can be stressful on arms, shoulders and the back) - Improves breastfeeding - Remove fatigue - Strengthen the core muscles that have stretched during pregnancy - Improve stability and posture - Prevent dryness and itchiness - Remove ‘lochia’, blood and other discharge from the uterus - Increase circulation and thus reduce swelling - Reduce stress and help deal with postpartum blues (one study found that massage therapy reduces cortisol by 31%[2] ) - Aid in overall relaxation and help the new mother sleep better Who is this best for: New mothers that have had uncomplicated natural deliveries usually start their daily oil massages and stomach binding in the first week postpartum. Mothers that have had less straightforward deliveries or c-sections usually start at the end of week two, depending on the advice of their doctors and the recovery of their scar. What to expect: The massage is for an hour, and is vigorous yet relaxing to relieve aching bones and improve circulation. It is a full body and head massage with extra oil applied to the naval area. The breasts are usually avoided and the abdomen is firmly massaged (if the health of the new mother allows for it). This helps the uterus contract to its original size and the organs to return to their original positions. When we apply oil, the body becomes more flexible, and able to bend with the challenges of life. We feel nourished, grounded and supple. This is an amazing practice for women before pregnancy, during pregnancy with modifications, and especially important postpartum! How often: It is highly recommended to have this massage performed every few days postpartum or atleast weekly during the first 40 days. With its holistic guidelines, Ayurveda brings structure and routine to the postpartum period. Each practice offers several benefits, both for the short and the long term. ’40 days of postpartum healing is equivalent to 40 years.’

Contact Details

• 26 Raewyn Crescent, Schofields NSW, Australia