Postnatal Massage Questions & Answers
Do I have to have a series of sessions or can I have just a one off treatment?
To gain the best results from your Postnatal Massage sessions, it is beneficial to be treated over a period of time, We do offer Postnatal Package Deals which are fantastic for the first 6 six weeks postnatal, please click here to find out more. However it is still beneficial to book a one off treatment as this provides excellent time out for you to just relax the mind and body and to get some rest.
Mother & Bump Massage are happy to work with whatever your needs may be.
How soon after birth can I receive a treatment?
There is no real time scale as to when you can receive a treatment; it is totally up to you. You may feel well enough days after birth or you may wish to leave it for a couple of weeks, it’s entirely up to you. We do carry out a full Health Consultation prior to your treatment to assess your specific needs for treatment.
How will I be positioned for the treatment?
Positioning is dependent on what stage in the postnatal period you are and on what type of birth you have experienced.
How will the Therapist know my needs?
A Health Consultation will be carried out by your Therapist in which your needs for the treatment will be established your treatment will be catered for those specific needs.
All information given to your therapist will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Postnatal Massage treatments are holistic based and the structure is dependent on your pregnancy, birth and current postnatal needs. The methods used are a combination of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Shiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage and Relaxation Techniques.
What are the most common benefits of a treatment?
o Relax muscular tension within the lower and upper back, shoulders, and neck.
o Restore your energy levels.
o Encourage healing to the body and mind through the use of simple visualisation and breathing techniques
o Gentle massage work to the abdomen to help restore it to its pre–pregnancy state.
o Help speed up the healing process.
o Help to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
o Learn simple but effective postnatal exercises.
o Regain confidence with your body.
o Relax and allow you to mentally focus on yourself for the duration of the treatment.
What type of massage do you use?
Postnatal Massage treatments are holistic based and the structure is dependent on your pregnancy, birth, and current postnatal needs. The methods used are a combination of Swedish massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Shiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage, and Relaxation Techniques.
Can I have a Treatment without my Baby Present?
Yes Postnatal Massage is a fantastic way of giving yourself some time out and much needed time; we are happy and believe this is very beneficial to you and your baby.
Do you offer Treatments for me and my baby at the same time?
Mother & Baby Massage Session - Part 1 (babies less than 3 months)
During a Mother & Baby Massage Session, we are looking at containment and easing your baby into relaxing into his/her new environment. Babies, especially in the first few weeks of life, are overstimulated by their environment and the amount of handling that takes place as well as the immature bodily systems. We personally do not advise mothers with babies in the first 3 months a programme that entails a full body routine; we instead devise a programme that will be tailored to your babies’ individual needs.
The focus at this stage is to help your baby adjust to their new environment as well as gentle specific points on the baby for massage, containment holds, positions, and relaxation for the parent/caregiver and the importance of this. The session is split between you and your baby, and lasts 60 minutes; 45 minutes Postnatal Massage for you and, a 15 minute Baby Massage. This is run in two sessions over 2 hours for more information click here to make a booking please go through to our contact us page