Post Natal Massage: Benefits You Need To Know

Post Natal Massage: Benefits You Need To Know

Mothers are always concerned about their babies’ health but what they forget in this process is that they also need to take care of themselves in order to heal post-pregnancy. Giving birth to a baby is a difficult task and a new mother’s body needs a lot of pampering. Post- Partum massage provides a new mother’s body with this pampering which restores your body to pre-pregnancy condition and speeds healing.

Read on to know what kind of benefits a postpartum massage offers to a new mother’s body.

5 Amazing Benefits of Post Natal Massage for New Moms

  • Induces Relaxation

It helps to ease sore spots and relaxes muscle tension making you feel relaxed. Massaging a mother’s body also encourages the brain to release endorphins which are feel-good hormones and act as natural pain killers.

  • Improves Breastfeeding

Regular massaging helps a new mother’s body to release oxytocin which helps to release more milk from breasts. It helps in opening up any blocked ducts or clots, reducing the risk of mastitis. Keep in mind to massage the breasts super gently as vigorous massage with harsh strokes can worsen mastitis.

  • Decreases Swelling

Pregnancy causes an increase in fluid volume in your body. Massage helps in increasing circulation and stimulating lymphatic drainage that reduces excess fluids and waste products. It also assists your body to shift water to the right places. Massaging also helps in hormone regulation which also decreases swelling.

  • Reduces Postpartum Depression

Many women experience temporary postpartum anxiety and depression as a result of hormonal changes, new changes and responsibilities and the difficulty in adapting to these changes. According to the American Pregnancy Association, many studies show that massaging works well for treating postpartum depression.

  • Tightens The Skin

A new mother’s skin becomes loose after delivery. Regular massage with some plant-based oils like coconut oil or jojoba oil helps to tighten the skin and may also help with stretch marks.

 

What positions are safe for a postpartum massage?

Any position is safe for a post-natal massage provided that is comfortable for your body. You may need to change positions during a massage session as your maalishwali or masseuse moves from one body part to another.

Some women like lying down on their stomach with face down while some other women with engorged or leaking breasts may find it majorly uncomfortable.

The side-lying position or the seated position works usually the best for mothers who had a c section delivery and are very effective when it comes to treating specific issues of the pelvis, legs, and shoulders.

 

When should you avoid getting a postpartum massage?

  • In the case of medical complications during or after pregnancy.
  • You suffer from high blood pressure.
  • You have a hernia.
  • Wait until your scar is healed in case of a c section delivery.
  • You have skin problems like rashes, blisters, boils, and eczema.

 

It’s always best to get your doctor’s approval before getting on a massage routine.

Now you know that massaging not only is beneficial for newborns but equally beneficial for new mothers who need immense care along with a healthy diet to let their bodies recover after pregnancy.

(This information is brought to you by Prega News. Mankind’s Prega News is India’s leading pregnancy detection card. For more information log onto www.preganews.com)

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