Giving birth is a life changing experience, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and really in every other way possible. It’s naive to assume that once your baby arrives you’ll automatically go back to feeling as good as you always have. Even if you’re nourishing your body with as much good food and rest as you can, you still might feel depleted, a little “off”, or even in pain. No matter how you’re feeling after giving birth, there are great postpartum bodywork specialists who can help you recover and reconnect after having your baby.
Your healing matters
Really, it does. Your recovery process is as unique as you are and there are options for each bit of healing that needs to take place. Postpartum bodywork offers a holistic approach to:
Physical recovery
Even if you had a blissful pregnancy and birth, your body was put under some physical stress. Postpartum bodywork helps address these stresses by promoting healing and restoration. Services like chiropractic care can realign the spine and joints, massage therapy can relieve muscle tension, and acupuncture can stimulate the body's natural healing processes.
Emotional & spiritual healing
You don’t have to be a spiritually in-tune person to acknowledge the profound impact that pregnancy and birth have on your emotional and spiritual state. There are profound changes that can be somewhat indescribable. And while it’s normal to feel a wide range of emotions, some bodywork treatments help to find a bit more balance, groundedness, and connection to oneself amidst all of the changes.
Return to movement
Bodywork can help ease the transition back into physical activity. Bodywork can address soreness, immobility, and connection to the body to help new moms gradually reintroduce exercise into their lives. Bodywork as it pertains to exercise and movement can help boost mental well-being as well as self-confidence.
Different types of bodywork practices available for the postpartum mom
With the different types of bodywork styles available, you can choose your care based on your needs and what you feel most comfortable with. Another amazing thing about postpartum bodywork is that the sessions are usually in a calm and relaxing environment where you get a good chunk of time to yourself, distraction-free. And lucky for you, all of these services can be put onto your registry when you use BeHerVillage.
Chiropractic care
Chiropractic care can alleviate common postpartum issues such as back pain from breastfeeding or carrying the baby. It helps restore the body's natural alignment, which can be strained during pregnancy and birth. Chiropractic also promotes overall physical wellbeing.
Overall benefits:
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Realigns the spine and joints
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Reduces back and neck pain
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Improves posture and mobility
Massage therapy
Massage therapy provides both emotional and physical relief. Depending on the therapist you work with, some incorporate energy work as well for a spiritual component. Not only does a massage help to soothe sore muscles, it encourages relaxation and provides a much-needed and well-deserved break for mom to rest and recharge.
Overall benefits:
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Relieves muscle tension and pain
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Reduces stress and anxiety
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Improves circulation and promotes relaxation
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can address a wide range of postpartum issues, from specific pain relief to emotional balance. Acupuncture supports the body's natural ability to heal and can be really helpful in addressing hormonal and emotional imbalances that often occur in the postpartum period.
Overall benefits:
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Stimulates the body's healing processes
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Alleviates pain and discomfort
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Balances energy and reduces stress
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy offers gentle, hands-on treatment that supports the body's natural healing abilities. It can help new moms feel more grounded and centered, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.
Overall benefits:
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Releases tension in the central nervous system
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Promotes deep relaxation
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Enhances overall health and well-being
You deserve to feel good throughout your postpartum journey
No matter which style of bodywork you end up choosing, just know that the cost of it and the time you invest into your own healing and wellbeing is worth it. You deserve to feel good! Taking the time to care for your physical, emotional and spiritual wellness will have long lasting positive benefits for you, your baby and your entire postpartum experience.
Find and fund your bodywork professionals with the BeHerVillage registry
It’s never too late to start a baby registry that’s dedicated to your needs. Use our registry guide to find the bodywork professionals in your area that align with your needs and preferences. If you have family and friends who want to help celebrate you and your new baby with a gift, ask them to contribute to your wellbeing, by helping to pay for one of these services!
BeHerVillage is helping parents like you get the funds they need for the support they deserve! Are you having a baby and are looking for support? Create a registry for support today and get gifted funds directly into your bank account to pay for your support team. You deserve this.
Are you a birthworker who supports new moms? Use BeHerVillage to help your clients pay for your support. Create your free profile here and you can be the best baby shower gift a mom will ever get!