Postnatal Treatments
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The bit no one warns you about! The 4th trimester is the period (3 months at a minimum) following birth when the body experiences many physical and emotional changes. It is a time when hormones are regulating, the body is returning to normal and repairing from pregnancy, and you are physically and emotionally adjusting to life as a new parent.
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Postnatally, Reflexology can be used to aid recovery following birth by not only promoting relaxation and wellbeing, but treating many conditions such as:
-Breast engorgement
-Stimulation of lactation
-Constipation
-Haemorrhoids
-Baby blues
-Prevention or reduction of postnatal depression
-Back pain
-Headaches
-Painful perineum
-Diastasis recti
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MLD is a very gentle therapy using light, rhythmic, pumping actions to stimulate the lymphatic system. Post vaginal delivery, MLD can be performed as soon as 7 days postpartum to support postnatal recovery, hormonal balance, fluid retention, fatigue, stress and support the body’s immune response.
Post C Section, MLD can be so valuable for recovery. While rest, gentle movement and good nutrition and fluid intake are important, MLD (not often talked about) can boost circulation when mobility has been restricted, reduce swelling and fluid retention post surgery, reduce pain, support emotional recovery, and aid early scar healing. Please refer to the mld tab under Women’s Therapies for further information. Can be booked from 2-6 weeks postnatal.
Choose a Reflex Zone Therapy (Reflexology) or aromatherapy massage treatment to help the body adapt to the many physical and emotional changes that accompany the 4th trimester. Take some much needed time for you in order to help rebalance the body and promote wellbeing.
Please note - Postnatal reflexology can be carried out up to 8 weeks following birth only, and up to 16 weeks for postnatal massage.
Postnatal care following a Caesarean Section is minimal. Yes, it is major surgery and should be treated as such! I offer Manual Lymphatic Drainage to support postpartum recovery whether you had a vaginal delivery or a C Section. Post C Section, MLD can reduce swelling and discomfort, enhance the immune response and aid with early scar healing. This can be offered from 2-6 weeks postpartum or when the scar is healed over. Looking after yourself is not a treat, but a necessity to supporting your short and long term postnatal journey.