CONGRATULATIONS MAMA!
Those early days are so special, but can also be so hard!
- Being pregnant
- Giving birth (whether vaginally or through caesarian section)
- Caring for a newborn (and potentially other children)
All have an impact on our wellbeing, even before we start to consider other external influences.
The ideal is that you are able to rest as much as possible to aid your recovery. Postpartum (postnatal) massage and reflexology can make a difference to this.
Postpartum your body is going through rapid adjustments.
- Your internal abdomen, previously dominated by your baby, now has to settle back into the space
- Your uterus is steadily shrinking back towards its pre-pregnant size (this can cause quite some discomfort!)
- Your breasts are potentially uncomfortable and swollen with milk.
- If you have had a caesarian, you will also be recovering from major abdominal surgery.
Add to that the sudden changes in hormones that go alongside all of these changes and there is suddenly rather a lot going on in your body. Even before you consider the effect that this has on your emotions and, potentially, mental health.
Complimentary therapies can help to ease the tightness, pain and discomfort you may be experiencing (including easing constipation and encouraging ‘digestive flow’). These therapies have been shown to help to increase dopamine and serotonin, and lower cortisol and norepinephrine levels. This helps to reduce tension that can lead to headaches; tiredness and fatigue; stress and anxiety. As such they can also be supportive where you may be experiencing postnatal depression.
Ultimately the aim is to support you to take some time for yourself, to relax and regain your inner balance.
At Natural Goddess, women’s wellbeing is central. As a mother of six I know, all too well, how challenging being a mother can be. What’s more, I know how important it is that you are able to access the kind of support that I offer. As such…
BABY IS WELCOME TO COME WITH YOU
Subject to Terms & Conditions
But if you prefer, you may bring an additional person to wait with baby in an adjoining room. Or you may prefer to attend alone – and have some “me time”! Whatever you need to do to give yourself some time and space to relax and recharge helps support you to support your family.
TREATMENTS
We welcome your infant (babes in arms) attending with you. However, adaptations may need to be made (please check Terms & Conditions at booking). However, please note the longer treatment times may be more challenging for baby to sleep and feed through!
My approach as a complementary therapist is to look to work with an holistic blend of the therapies that I offer in a way that I feel best supports your needs. As such, most of my appointments are based by appointment time, rather than a specific therapy, in order to offer you the best service that I can.
Please visit my Prices page for information on individual appointments and packages.