Massage is a traditional body recovery method that has many health benefits, especially for women who have just given birth.
In addition to making your body more relaxed and your blood circulation smooth, massage after giving birth and increase the production of breast milk (ASI). Do you want to know more details? Check out the description below.
Various Benefits of Massage After Childbirth
If done correctly and not too hard, massage can provide many benefits for new mothers, including:
Relieves aches
Aches after giving birth or as a result of taking care of a newborn baby are usually felt in the back, shoulders, arms, and legs. By getting a massage, for example Thai massage or hand and foot reflexology, Complaints of aches and tension in the muscles that you feel can be reduced.
One reason is because when you get a massage, your body will release endorphins. In addition to causing positive feelings, this hormone can also reduce pain naturally.
Breast milk production increases
Do you want an abundant volume of breast milk after giving birth? Try doing massage around the breast area. This is because in addition to releasing endorphins, the body also releases the hormone oxytocin when massaged. This hormone is useful for increasing and launching breast milk production you know, Bun.
When doing massage around the breasts, don't forget to use breast pads or breast pad yes. This is useful for preventing breast milk from seeping into clothes when your breasts are massaged.
Smoother blood circulation
According to research, massage can improve blood circulation. nowIf your blood circulation is smooth, your risk of experiencing muscle cramps and swelling in some parts of your body after giving birth will also decrease.
Although the benefits of massage after giving birth are good for the body, you should first consult with your obstetrician to determine whether you can get a massage and which parts of your body are safe to massage, especially if you have problems during or after delivery.
In addition, choose a trusted massage place and masseurs who are already trained to do massage after giving birth, yes, Bun.
