The early days of postpartum are so special, but they 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 well-being, even before we start to consider external influences. As a mum of six who has previously struggled both in pregnancy and postpartum, it is my firm belief that everyone should have access to holistic therapy support!
![Research quote: "A study has shown that the level of fatigue, depression and cortisol [in the urine] of a group of postpartum women who received foot reflexology was significantly lower than the control group. Reference: Choi MS, Lee EJ (2015) Effects of Foot-Reflexology Massage on Fatigue, Stress and Postpartum Depression in Postpartum Women".](https://naturalgoddess.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/research-postpartum-reflexology-819x1024.jpg)
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 abdomenal organs, previously dominated by your baby, now have 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, your well-being 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!
However, adaptations may need to be made (please check Terms & Conditions at booking). Please note the longer treatment times may be more challenging for baby to sleep and feed through!
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.
APPOINTMENTS
Natural Goddess offers tailored appointments (based on a comprehensive consultation) that are a blend of reflexology, massage therapy, aromatherapy, Mizan therapy (including womb massage), gua sha, cupping (facial and body), sacred wrapping (Closing the Bones), energy and sound work (sound baths, Himalayan Bowl Massage, Drum Journeys and Drum Massage), plus lifestyle support and advice.
When working holistically we need to give time for the body to come into a more natural balance – as such, I recommend a programme of at least 6 treatments (and offer a discount through the loyalty scheme offering every 6th equivalent treatment free, as per the information below):
PRICES
- 45 minutes – £35*
- 1 hour – £48*
- 1hr 15 mins – £55
- 1hr 45 mins – £80
- 2hrs 15 mins – £100
BLock bookings OF 6 TREATMENTS
- 45 mins – £200
- 1 hour – £270
- 1hr 15 mins – £300
- 1hr 45 mins – £440
- 2hrs 15 mins – £550
* Relax & Release, Goddess Facials, Drum Journeys & Drum Massage, Solo Sound Baths and Pregnancy only.
If baby is present, timings (and prices) will be as they are for Pregnancy treatments.
Please note: Before the first appointment, a detailed consultation will need to be completed. This can be done by phone a couple of days in advance. However, if you are uncomfortable with doing so over the phone, I can arrange for you to complete the consultation in person at my studio. Every appointment ends with a short sound bath (where appropriate) after the hands-on treatment. My firm belief of the benefits of giving you time to simply be still and experience the healing power of mindful sound is a key element of the holistic service that I offer and helps to integrate any body work with mind and soul.
![Quote: "Research has indicated that reflexology affected [an] increase in breast milk for the first 4 days of intervention. Moreover, lactation time during the first few hours and the frequency of lactation increased the rate of milk secretion, early milk flow and its prolonged duration. Mohammadpour A, Valiani M, Sadeghnia A, Talakoub S (2018) Investigating the Effect of Reflexology on the Breast Milk Volume of Preterm Infants' Mothers."](https://naturalgoddess.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/research-reflexology-breastfeeding-819x1024.jpg)
