Belly binding helps you feel supported and held structurally and emotionally as your organs are slowly making their way to their non-pregnancy positions.
By offering a feeling of wellness, the new mother is less likely to feel so depleted and deficient.
Some women say that when they are wrapped, they feel comforted, as though they are receiving a warm hug, and with the addition of herbal mixtures and essential oils, the emotional and nervous systems are also being nurtured and supported.
Belly Massage aids recovery, skin tone and enhances mood.
By offering a feeling of wellness, the new mother is less likely to feel so depleted and deficient.
Receiving Bodywork, Massage & Belly Binding is self-care, and self-care is healthcare.
Postnatal Massage and Belly Binding is an opportunity to provide holistic and consistent nurturance, and when done regularly in the first six to twelve weeks after birth, allows for holistic and consistent care and support, offering the newborn mother the best opportunity to recover well, feel calmer, held, and cared for and cope better with the demands of newborn life.
Keturah Stoltenberg is the creator and founder of Motherhood with Keturah. She has over 18 years of experience looking after Pregnant, Birthing, and Postnatal Women and offers Postpartum Doula Support, Massage & Belly Binding. You can find out more about her services by exploring her social handle @motherhoodwithketurah or her website.
Thanks for sharing the information. I was quite confused and honestly worried about getting post natal massage from anyone but after reading this article I am 80 percent prepared to book a massage session for myself. I have never imagined what post-natal massage can actually do for new mothers.