Postpartum Massage

Service Description

Hormone regulation | Reduced swelling | Improved lactation | Childbirth/C-section recovery Postpartum Massage This soothing, gentle massage is designed to help new mothers bounce back to their pre-pregnancy state by balancing hormones and facilitating lymphatic drainage. After pregnancy, the body must recalibrate—draining excess fluids and waste, shrinking the uterus, and radically adjusting hormone levels—all while healing from the physical trauma of childbirth. Ideal for any new mothers, but especially those who: *Are struggling with postpartum depression *Feel swollen and sore. *Need to heal from episiotomies or abdominal incisions. *Have muscle pain from holding the newborn or changing diapers. * Struggling with breastfeeding. The light to medium pressure releases muscle tension, reduces physical and emotional stress, and improves circulation to help the body heal faster. Physical benefits include: *Increased oxytocin (needed for breastfeeding). *Lowering stress-related hormone levels (cortisol, adrenocorticotropin hormone, nitric oxide). *Lowering depressive hormone levels (dopamine and serotonin). *Improved circulation, reduced swelling Increased blood oxygen levels. *Reduced metabolic waste in lymphatic system. What to Expect: This is a whole-body massage. Clients will start face-down and then flip onto their backs halfway through the session. If there is a particular area of concern (such as wrists, hands, or neck), please let your therapist know beforehand. After the session, we recommend that clients drink water to help flush the waste worked out of the muscles.