massage and bodywork professionals

a community of practitioners

I don't know the proper term ;) but what about massages after the baby is born? I was just reading one of the previous posts about pre-natal foot massage and such and it reminded me that I wasn't taught anything for right after the baby comes! Can you massage a brand new mommy? I'm sure there are precautions and maybe it is contraindicated...but if it is ok what can I do? The hospital taught a uterine massage to my sister, who has just given birth, to help stimulate the uterus and get it back to its original state. She doesn't like to do it so I wanted to offer but I wasn't sure if that is allowed? Or rather should anyone do that but her? Is there anything else that can be done safely for a brand new mother?

I know that is a very scatter brained post...sorry.

Also, I am very excited to be an aunt!

Views: 187

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Massage after baby is fabulous to keep mommy sane and get her body back in a healthier state. However, a good rule of thumb is to wait until mommy is done bleeding before getting her on your table. That is waht I was taught and it makes sense to a point that the end of the bleeding is signifying the healing process. As you have seen in previous posts, there is wide range of opinions on the mommy topics. Personally, I am in my 8th month and receiving massage. After I have the baby, I will wait until the bleeding stops before I get another. As for uterine massage... I would leave that to your sister or someone else who is actually trained in the process.
Thank you! I'll follow that then.
I would say it depends on the health of the mother. If it was a healthy pregnancy and birth and she's comfortable receiving massage (including uterine) then I would do so. I had massage through my entire pregnancy through massage school. The last five weeks was the hardest. I'd graduated. I had massage as soon as I was out of the hospital. I'm pretty sure it what aided my quick recovery. Go at the pace of the client. I would check in a little more often than you normally would and be more in tune with what's going on with her. Don't be afraid to ask her questions, when you feel it's necessary.

Reply to Discussion

RSS

© 2024   Created by ABMP.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service