Postnatal massage
Ayurveda details a holistic approach to postpartum care and recommends medicated herbal oil massages for the mother to strengthen ligament, joints, muscles, and overall body. Post-natal period is exciting and highly demanding at the same time debilitating physically and mentally. Postnatal period is most challenging for every mother because of increased physical needs, the trauma of childbirth, irregular sleep, breast feeding and emotional stress. Traditional ayurveda Post-natal massage using herbal oils helps to relax, lubricate, and rejuvenate the body. This full body oil massage given to mother after delivery increases blood circulation, relieve tension in muscles and melt away stress, soothe the aching stiff body and ease the process of recovery. Since the body just went through a major transformation, oil massage is the right step forward towards regaining mother’s health and glow.
Massage is followed by steam. In postpartum period vata is highly imbalanced. Massage and steam help to balance vata. It also helps in reducing stress thus balancing hormones and enhancing milk secretion. It nourishes skin and helps reducing stretch mark by toning skin.