The postnatal phase is considered the next 42 days after birth but can feel it lasts almost a year as you and your body adjust to its new role as a mother. You have just been through the immense experience that is pregnancy and childbirth, and although with your new born baby (maybe babies) the idea of booking a massage for yourself might be laughable; not enough attention is given to the new mum in this extremely precious time.
Postpartum massage can help your physical body by working with your spinal and pelvic alignment, the organ massage can help prevent prolapse, encourage your uterus to shrink back to its pre-pregnancy size, and helps the abdominal muscles recover from the stretch and strain of pregnancy this includes diastis recti, having your back and shoulders massaged feels heavenly at the best of times let alone considering all the feeding, lifting and carrying you are now doing. On a more emotional level, taking time out for a massage may help you process any deep feeling of stress, anxiety, judgement or self doubt you have and offers you a calm and safe place to reflect on your birth story, including any birth trauma and allows you to simply relax and be nourished.
