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Suggested ReadingWays to Cope with Labor PainPerineal MassageStress in Pregnancy Elsewhere on the WebFrom Other GuidesPostpartum massage is designed to help restore the body to its
pre-pregnant condition. It also addresses the stress of carrying and caring
for a newborn. It can speed the recovery by bringing relief of sore muscles
and help the mother to relax more easily. Abdominal massage helps shrink the
uterus and relieve subcutaneous scar tissue. It may be given as early as 24
hours after delivery in a vaginal delivery but only with written permission from your doctor or midwife.
No matter where you are in the childbearing year, massage may have many benefits for you and your baby. Suggested ReadingWays to Cope with Labor PainPerineal MassageStress in Pregnancy Elsewhere on the WebFrom Other Guides |
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