POST NATAL MASSAGE
What is post natal massage?
Benefits of post natal massage
Benefits of post natal massage
Post natal massage can be enjoyed as early as the first few days following a natural delivery to help assist with the transition into motherhood, and is equally as valuable as pregnancy massage
Post caesarean full body massage should only happen when the wound is almost healed and pain levels are controlled – usually at least 2 weeks post surgery – to avoid the risk of infection particularly while breastfeeding which may affect baby’s immune system. Adapted other massage is, however, fine
Benefits of post natal massage
Benefits of post natal massage
Benefits of post natal massage
Relaxes you and reduces stress – boosts circulation, reduces cortisol release and relaxes muscles
Reduces postpartum depression – c.65 per cent of women suffer from short term ‘baby blues’ due to balancing increased responsibility and hormonal changes – massage can help you to regulate hormone levels
Increases blood circulation – promotes healing of the tissues
Relieves pain – relaxes tired muscles, particularly shoulder, arm and back, resulting from the pregnancy itself, breastfeeding and the demands of a newborn
Helps you regulate hormones – following delivery, oestrogen and progesterone levels drop, while prolactin and oxytocin increase to promote lactation. Massage encourages a smooth transition into motherhood by reducing norepinephrine and cortisol, which increase the risk of depression and stress
Decreases swelling – fluid volume increases by c.50 per cent during pregnancy and massage increases blood and lymphatic circulation, helping eliminate waste products
Improves sleep – massage has been shown to increase specific brain waves that are linked to deep sleep, thus promoting relaxation and combatting fatigue
Improves breastfeeding and increased milk flow – massage increases prolactin secretion which is required for lactation and relaxes the chest and shoulders