Most healthcare providers recommend waiting six weeks before getting a body massage after a C-section. At PNSG, we suggest that mothers who have had a C-section wait at least 21 days before starting sessions. Abdominal massage is not recommended for 6 weeks after a C-section delivery. Postnatal massage can help improve your circulation and make you more relaxed.
Most massage therapists will suggest that you start postnatal massage one week after normal delivery and one month after C-section. It's best to get approval from your doctor, especially if you've had a C-section, since everyone's recovery rate is different. Starting the massage too early will prolong your recovery rate. The massage therapist should avoid working on the scar tissue until the wound is closed and the client is comfortable with this localized massage.
The massage therapist must recognize that pulmonary embolism is one of the main causes of maternal mortality after birth. If you had a C-section or a complicated delivery, check with your doctor before receiving your first postpartum massage. A nourishing massage helps tremendously by relieving a woman's physical discomfort and providing her with understanding and emotional support. Starting too early can increase postnatal bleeding, if you experience heavy bleeding or increased blood flow, it's best to stop the massages and see your doctor to make sure everything is OK.
Postnatal massage increases blood flow and stimulates the release of endorphins that lead to relaxation. The massage can be administered immediately after birth, to encourage complete expulsion of the placenta, and on an ongoing basis to help relieve back pain, stress, fatigue, headaches and postpartum depression. When massaging a first-time mother's legs, keep in mind that prolonged labor and thrusting can cause varicose veins and fibrinolytic activity to continue during postpartum recovery. You may experience back pain and even pelvic pain in some cases, if you didn't receive proper postnatal massages.
It needs to be a gentle and gentle massage, so be very clear if you feel that the pressure is too difficult to handle. Gently massaging the scar after the healing process is complete will restrict tissue buildup in the organs and keep the internal system healthy. As an expert in postpartum care, I recommend that mothers who have had a C-section wait at least six weeks before getting a body massage. This will ensure that your body has had enough time to heal properly and reduce the risk of any complications or infections.
It's important to talk to your healthcare provider about the best time for you to get a massage based on your health and healing program. Additionally, it's important to get approval from your doctor before receiving your first postpartum massage, especially if you've had a C-section or complicated delivery. Postnatal massages can be incredibly beneficial for new mothers as they help improve circulation, reduce stress levels, relieve back pain, fatigue, headaches and even postpartum depression. However, it's important to note that abdominal massages should be avoided for at least six weeks after a C-section delivery as this could prolong your recovery rate.
When massaging a first-time mother's legs, it's important to be gentle as prolonged labor can cause varicose veins and fibrinolytic activity during postpartum recovery. Overall, postnatal massages can be incredibly beneficial for new mothers as they help improve circulation, reduce stress levels, relieve back pain, fatigue, headaches and even postpartum depression. However, it's important to wait at least six weeks after a C-section delivery before getting a body massage and always get approval from your doctor before receiving your first postpartum massage.
