Rock Your 4th Trimester and Recover During Postpartum with Massage Therapy

The Wellness Hub is Jacksonville's premier destination for prenatal and postnatal massage therapy. Six of our Licensed Massage Therapists are Certified in the Nurturing the Mother method - designed to give new moms and moms-to-be the absolute best in massage care.


​How Massage Therapy Can Help Postnatal and Postpartum Mothers in Jacksonville, Florida
 
Congratulations on your new baby. Bringing an infant into the world is a time of joy, and care is your top priority. But it's also important to take good care of yourself. The process of both pregnancy and giving birth puts your body through many profound physical changes. You have gained weight, changed shape, lost the weight, and gone through either the birthing experience or abdominal surgery.
 
Needless to say, most women are in need of a little healing and recovery in the postpartum phase. If you're craving a massage, your body is telling you something important. Massage isn't just a nice thing to do for yourself, it can provide assistance in the healing your body needs after having a baby.
 
We've explored the benefits of prenatal massage. But what about postnatal massage?
 
Why You Should Receive Postpartum Massage

Recent mothers can benefit considerably from the right massage after the baby arrives. Your body has just been through a ton of stress, no matter how joyful the occasion. From the back pain and mobility challenges of late pregnancy to the need for physical recovery from the birth, massage can help promote your body's natural ability to return to full health. 
 
Plus, as a parent of a new infant, you could probably use the rest.
 
Promote Healing and Physical Recovery

Massage will boost your body's natural ability to heal, inside and out. This is because massage promotes blood flow, helps your body release and process toxins, and boosts your immune system. Whether you're still feeling muscle pain from carrying the baby or are recovering from the birth, massage can help your body recover faster and more completely.
 
Relieve Stress and Improve Sleep Quality

Caring for an infant is a high-stress time. Massage can help you relase that stress and fully relax. This can also improve the depth and quality of your sleep so you are more rested on the few hours you can catch between baby care. We know that as a new parent, sleep is all about quality because quantity is rarely an option.
 
Relax Muscles and Relieve Muscle Pain

New moms often suffer from muscle pain and tension. Carrying that baby is hard on your back and other support muscles, and recovery can be tough. Massage can help you treat those deep muscle knots you developed during pregnancy and relieve that lurking pain you've carried for months.
 
Hormone Balancing

You may already know that certain kinds of massage can help to release and balance the hormones in your body. A mother who has just given birth often benefits from the promotion of healthy hormones and circulation to help evenly distribute those healthy, balanced hormones throughout your body.
 
Physical and Emotional Relief

Lastly, new mothers often experience profound physical and emotional relief from massage. The ability to unwind is a serious experience. It is absolutely OK to find yourself weeping, laughing, or completely fall asleep during your postpartum massage. You need it, and we totally understand.
 
Soft Touch vs Deep Tissue

Massage for Postnatal MomsWhat kind of massage you want during your postnatal phase is entirely up to you. Some moms want the relaxing comfort of a light-touch massage, just promoting circulation and allowing them to unwind. Others want the deep healing qualities of a more intense deep tissue massage, getting into those trouble spots and going after stubbornly knotted muscles.
 
Postpartum massage is about what works best for you. Don't be shy to ask for the kind of massage you find yourself craving. The best massage comes from listening to your body's signals and communicating those needs to your massage therapist.
 
 
What to Look For in a Postpartum Massage Therapist

How do you choose the right massage therapist for postpartum massage? Naturally,  you are looking for someone you are comfortable with and feel that you can trust. Massage therapists are there to support you and your physical health. We will celebrate motherhood with you, empathise with your physical pains, and help you chase down those aches so you can fully relax.
 
It's okay to interview a few massage therapists and explore local massage centers until you find a place you truly feel safe. As a new mom, you will benefit most when you unwind and feel comfortable talking to your therapist about the kind of massage that your recovering body needs. Open communication during the massage can also help you get the most from the experience and build a bond of trust with your therapist.
 
If you choose to make a routine of postpartum massage, building that partnership can also help each massage provide even more benefit.
 
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What to Expect from Regular Massage Therapy

After having a baby, regular massage therapy can help you build on the benefits of the first massage. Promoting healthy blood flow, releasing muscle tension, and communicating what your body needs can help you relieve long-term muscle pain and achieve faster postnatal recovery - both physically and emotionally.
 
By addressing muscle stiffness and pain, you may find that you are able to move more comfortably and return to regular exercise sooner. You may enjoy a stronger immune system, which is also something you can pass on to your baby if you choose to nurse.
 
Regular massage can also give you a refuge for self-care so that you can be your best, relaxed self for your baby and your partner.
 
Give Yourself the Gift of Postnatal Massage

If you are considering postpartum/postnatal massage, give yourself this gift. You deserve the healing, relaxation, and emotional benefits that a good massage can bring after you have a baby. Massage can help with your physical recovery and relieve stress so you can love and care for your new baby without distraction.
 
The Wellness Hub  in Jacksonville, Florida would be honored to become your safe place and trusted team for postnatal massage. Contact us or stop by and visit any time to discover if we can provide the relief, relaxation, and recovery you deserve through massage therapy.

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