Upto 3 months postbirth

postnatal massage

Often the most challenging time, our Postnatal Massage can help post birth to relax and realign you

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Postnatal Massage

Often overlooked, Postnatal Massage can often be the most challenging time of your birthing chapter.

Now your baby is here it’s important to focus on you and getting used to your postpartum body.

You may have experienced a calm birth and simply want some you time and relaxation or maybe you had a c-section and are still taking time to recover, whatever your experience we are here to help.

Tailored completely for your needs, choose from a choice of set-up; sidelying for those perhaps finding it hard to lie on their fronts due to breastfeeding or discomfort after birth or on your front to ease out aches and pains around the back and hips. Whatever you choose you will be heard, listened to and plumped up with lots of pillows for support!

*please note that you have to wait 6 weeks post c-section for a massage to give your incision time to heal.

The Benefits of PostnatalMassage...

Pain Relief: Postnatal massage alleviates common aches and pains in the back, neck, and shoulders, often strained from holding and breastfeeding the baby. It also helps relieve residual muscle soreness from labor and delivery
Reduced Swelling: Pregnancy causes an increase in bodily fluids, leading to swelling (edema). Massage improves blood and lymphatic circulation, which helps the body eliminate excess fluid and waste products
Faster Healing: By increasing blood flow, massage delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues, which can speed up the healing process for both vaginal births and C-sections (once the incision has healed)
Hormone Regulation: Massage helps balance hormones by lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol and boosting "feel-good" hormones like serotonin and oxytocin, which promotes relaxation and maternal bonding
Breathing techniques tImproved Sleep: By promoting deep relaxation and easing fatigue, massage can significantly improve the quality of sleep, which is vital for new mothers who are often sleep-deprivedhat are used during a massage can calm your nervous system, creating a sense of grounding and of self-control
Support for Breastfeeding: Massage can help relieve breast engorgement and plugged ducts, reduce breast pain, and may increase milk production by boosting levels of the lactation hormone prolactin
Massage can encouragRestoration of the Uterus: Gentle abdominal massage can assist the uterus in contracting and returning to its normal size and position more efficiently after birthe release of relaxin, the hormone which reduces pain. Massage techniques and certain pressure points can be taught to a birthing partner which can ultimately help during labour!
Stress and Anxiety Reduction: The nurturing touch of massage provides a much-needed opportunity for "me-time," helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of being overwhelmed
Alleviation of "Baby Blues" and Postpartum Depression: By balancing hormones and promoting relaxation, massage can help improve mood and reduce the symptoms of "baby blues" and the more serious postpartum depression
Emotional Support: The one-on-one interaction with a supportive therapist can provide emotional comfort during the transition to motherhood, a time of significant vulnerability