Postnatal Massage and Body Treatment for New MumGiving birth is an amazing achievement in a life time of woman and every mum responds in her own way. Our body has spent months nurturing and growing baby, having baby changes the body. The beginning of the postnatal period which without a doubt is very critical not only for you as a new mum but also for the baby. For the mum, this is the time to recuperate and get your body back to normal and it’s not easy especially considering the numerous, remarkable changes your body went through as well as the experience of giving birth. The postnatal period marks a time when different efforts should be put in place to help the mother recover quickly, safely and effectively. The postnatal period is however not only important for recovery but also a good time for bonding between the mother and the baby. The welfare of the mother is however very important and postnatal massage and body care could play a very important role in accelerating recovery and making life more relaxed. Postnatal massage like regular massage does help deal with stress, pain and aches thus helping the mother to focus more clearly and provide the needed attention to the baby. Postnatal massage is bodywork incorporate with holistic body treatment specifically designed for new mums. The aim of this treatment is to help new mum to recover after delivery and deal with different changes that occur in the body. Right from the first few weeks, every new mum experiences major changes in the body, emotions and psychologically. Things are not made easier also during the delivery and within the next weeks that follow, the new mum has to go through a healing process to deal with internal scars in the uterus and other parts as well. This process is gradual and will cause new mum to experience some cramps which could range from mild to severe. The new mum also experiences stress, body pains, aches and anxiety and these are common as a result of the new responsibilities of taking care of the newborn, family and adjusting to her new life. " Everything changes big time but with postnatal massage and body treatment, the new mum can see the troubles alleviated and the process of healing hastened. This body treatment targets the entire body and it should be administered by a certified massage practitioner if the right results are to be achieved. Done properly, full body treatment will help reduce stress, make mum relaxed while at the same time improving your breastfeeding experience among other things" Benefit from Bodywork:Main Benefits of Postnatal Massage and body treatment for new mums. It’s an effective, traditional practice that is aimed to effectively and safely enhance speedy recovery and also improve the health of new mums. This practice has been practice for many years. Below are some main benefits of postnatal body treatment: 1. RELAX During the massage, the body releases a substance known as endorphins. These are natural feel-good hormones and painkillers which help in lowering of stress hormones. Endorphins also help in fighting against stress and depression, something that is very common with many new mums. Many new mums experience temporary depression after giving birth with a small percentage having to deal with serious cases of depression. Postnatal massage and full body treatment helps the body and mind to relax, the soothing effects of the massage will definitely leave you relaxed. 2. HEALING The process puts extensive pressure on the woman’s body and post birth massage helps greatly in dealing with these effects. The massage will help the body recover from muscle tensions and sore spots on mums who go through natural birth and those who undergo C-section. The massage should be done by a certified masseuse who knows the kind of pressure and proper techniques to be applied on different areas to avoid any complications. Body treatment and full body massage also improves the circulation of lymph while at the same time enhancing the process of eliminating excessive fluids and body waste. 3. RESTFUL Fatigue can really affect the new mums’ sleep. Every new mother needs to enjoy deep, restful sleep whenever they are not taking care of the baby or other chores around them. Body treatment and massage, will kick off and stripped away fatigue. The body and mind rested thus helping them to sleep better. 4. IMPROVES BREASTFEEDING During the massage, the body releases oxytocin which in return helps in the regulation of the levels of lactation hormone known as prolactin. An experienced therapist will massage the chest muscles gently and this helps unblock any closed up ducts, loosen any harden areas and clumps as well. It also helps increase milk production and circulation while relieving breasts of any pain or soreness. Postnatal massage should, however, be combined with other aspects of therapy such as physiotherapy, chiropractic including diet and exercises. Abdominal BindingBelly binders or tummy binders helps in support the abdominal muscles after birth. Choose the belly binder that suits you and use it to achieve full benefits. It can be an important part of recovering from childbirth. Using cotton, muslin, or silk fabric your abdomen is wrapped snuggly in order to support your body’s natural healing process. Belly binding has traditionally been used to provide the postpartum body the support to assist the abdominal wall muscle retraction, improves posture, support loosened ligaments and provide support to the torso while vital organs return to their pre-pregnancy size possible and position. BENEFITS OF BELLY BINDING
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If you’re eating a healthy diet, engaging in regular activity and use a tummy binder/ belly binder, you can get your pre pregnancy body back on track.
Eat nutritious foods: Avoid processed foods and junk foods will cause gain fat around stomach. Include fruits, veggies and grains in your diet. These foods provide you with lots of nutrients, which will make you healthier and lose baby weight. Exercise your whole body: Check with your doctor before engaging in any workout program after giving birth. Generally after 6 weeks of surgery, it is advisable to begin abdominal exercise to give your body time to heal from the surgery. Walking is one of the simplest ways to ease into a fitness routine after giving birth.
The best way to feel and look better postnatal after child birth after 5 months+ is to exercise, on a proper diet. Special massage techniques and body treatment such as body shaping and practice abdominal binding would be the best option to consider visit www.bodyshapingau.com.au/ Instagram www.instagram.com/body.shaping.au/ If you are looking to reduce the tummy size, improve your strength and speedy recovery post baby, you can also visit website www.organicsmum.weebly.com , Instagram www.instagram.com/theorganicnewmum/ Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/theorganicnewmum/
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