Have you thought about receiving postpartum massage? Ayurveda recommends receiving sesame oil massage every day during your postpartum window.
Self massage works, but nothing beats a Ayurvedic postpartum massage! Consider your options before the birth. It is wise to practice self-massage while pregnant. Not only is it highly beneficial during pregnancy, but being comfortable with the flow and routine in advance, will make it that much more likely you will incorporate it into your postpartum routine. Having your partner learn and give oil massage to you is even better. Or better yet, hire a professional. Most women don’t think about massage until after the birth, when they realize how much they need it. Unfortunately, it is much harder to make that initial contact once baby has arrived.
Daily baby massage is 1 of the 2 most important steps you can take to ensure your baby’s radiant health. I highly recommend incorporating this into your postpartum care plan and learning baby massage in advance of baby’s arrival. Lots of mothers (and fathers) practice on stuffed animals and dolls in order to be more prepared when baby arrives.
Ameya,
I am now in week 12 postpartum.
What you share in the above guide is very much in line with what I had done during my 3rd trimester for postpartum planning.
At that point in time this guide did not exist, so I am so thrilled to see all this info now after having actually done it.
When I was creating my plan on excel, It was as if the baby inside me was guiding me on how to plan. I just felt led by the baby all thru my pregnancy.
Having a doula and homebirth midwife made me feel tremendously grounded and rooted in my body’s ability to deliver a healthy baby naturally. It was a blessing to have the same doula for my postpartum care and she was well versed with Ayurvedic receipes and massage.
I shared your website on our office mailer alias meant for parents queries and info exchange.
I sincerely hope and pray more pregnant women come to this resource and make use of it.
Please continue your good work.
Wishing the very best for you.
God Bless you!
Thank you!
Jincy