Post Natal Massage (postpartum) | £75 p/h
Postnatal massage is classed as 6 - 8 weeks after birth, and the optimum time to have your first massage after labour is one or three days after; however, this is not always possible.
Regular massage during the postnatal period is greatly beneficial to all new mums. Postnatal massage addresses physical discomforts, as well as your emotional state. Body, mind, and soul are nurtured and rejuvenated. Postnatal massage can be carried out any time following birth and delivery providing massage is not contra-indicated to the mother. For a normal birth, massage can be received as early as is wanted, but it will depend on the individual. If a mother has undergone a C-section, she must get approval from a health care professional before receiving a post-natal massage, and sometimes this may not be granted until after her 6-week check-up. Careful, supportive massage will help the mum's body recover from labour, and give huge emotional support, sometimes even, it can help with the bonding relationship between mother and baby.
Massage of the abdomen is included if you are comfortable with this, using specific techniques to enhance the benefits below. I also have additional C-section scar tissue training. I can use these techniques to help with the recovery from your surgery.
- Post-natal massage helps the body to recover from labour by working on the lymphatic and blood circulation, which promotes healing and brings the body back to homeostasis.
- Can help with lower back, neck, and shoulder pain.
- Scar healing, work on C-section scar tissue reduces adhesions, reduces swelling, improves circulation to the site, and supports the healing process.
- Headaches
- Hand and wrist pain
- Depression, massage encourages the release of oxytocin, which can lift her mood.
- Reduces the feeling of heaviness and exhaustion, which often occurs as the body adjusts to more hormonal changes and a drop in blood sugar.
- Reduces stress hormones, aiding in relaxation.
- Gives the mother some time out and can help her feel good about herself.
- Supports healthy lactation
- Can help to restore the uterus to its original state. Also, aids the recovery of muscle tone in the abdominal and pelvic area and reduces soreness.
- Provides emotional support at a time when most women are anxious, tired, and emotional. It provides a safe place to express any fears and bad experiences during labour.
C-Section Scar Massage
If you have had a C-Section and wish to include work on your scar area, we can do this. I will show you how you can effectively work on your scar and how to bring back your connection to self, improve the appearance, remove adhesions, and help with bloating and overhang. We can also help with numbness and tingling.
We will work together at your own speed. You may never have touched your scar, let alone have anyone else touch it. We can work together to start the process of enabling you to begin exploring your abdomen again in a comfortable way. When you are ready, we can touch the scar and begin working on the area. The more we/you work your scar area, the better your results, but you can most certainly make a change, however old your scar is.
Once you have had a session with me, I will show you effective ways to work your scar yourself.
We will all experience a C-Section differently, and how it affects you physically and emotionally will differ immensely, too. For this reason, this treatment is very unique to all, and I will work using your own limits, for some that may not be even touching the scar are and for others we may be working the area deeply on the first visit. Every session will be different as I am working with you individually.
