Benefits of Post Natal Massage
It is widely known that women benefit from massage during pregnancy. Massage after pregnancy (known as post natal massage or postpartum massage) can also offer many benefits and can be equally important to a new mother's health and wellness. Post natal massage offers relief from stress and pain, depression, as well as helping with hormone and neurochemical regulation, decreasing swelling, and improving comfort while breastfeeding. It may even help women get back their pre-pregnancy bodies more quickly. Stress Relief and Relaxation A quality massage relaxes muscles and improves circulation. In addition, the relaxation that massages offer helps the body release serotonin and dopamine, which are stress relief hormones. Not only does this relieve physical tension, but also the mental and emotional stress too. This is why massage can also help with postpartum depression, which is experienced by 10% to 15% of women. Relieving Pain Many women experience residual aches and pai...