Registered Massage Therapist & Certified Medical Aesthetician
Prenatal Massage is helpful to alleviate soft tissue aches associated with pregnancy. The baby is growing quickly, and your body may not be able to keep up with adapting to fast changes, resulting in discomfort or pain.
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What is Postnatal Massage?
Postpartum is a type of massage therapy used to aid the body's recovery after birth. This massage can help your aching muscles relax, promote lymphatic drainage and give you time to relax. Postnatal massage is a massage that is received anytime after giving birth up to one year postpartum.
When can a new mom start a postpartum massage?
A new mom can begin to receive a postpartum massage as soon as the day after giving birth! If you had a vaginal birth and there was NO complications the new mom can start her postnatal treatments when she feels comfortable and ready. It is recommended to wait 6-8 weeks if you've had a c-section to allow for your incision to heal before your first postpartum massage. A postpartum massage is slightly different than a typical massage. Instead of using deep targeted pressure points your postpartum massage therapist will use very light pressure and broad strokes. Rather than focusing on a few sore muscles your therapist will perform a full body massage.