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Why is postpartum healing important?
The postpartum period is rite of passage and must be honoured and valued. honouring and bringing in warmth to balance the chi in the body is essential. We focus on honouring, warming, sealing and binding, in a trauma informed and therapeutic space- offering you a warm, safe and nurturing environment.
what do you offer?
We offer the following:
Warming practices: In TCM, pregnancy is a heating condition, and the birth journey can cause a rapid reduction in the internal heat of the mother. During the postpartum and dependent on the birthing journey (during delivery) we work with heat in the postpartum to restore balance. For this we use:
- Warm stones and warmed herbal oils (these are specific oils and herbs infused to aid postpartum healing)
- Soothing, nurturing and gentle abdominal massage* and massage to arms legs and feet. A mini 528 Hz facial massage is provided (using nottnuit or other product range). As the postpartum period progresses a gentle full body massage can be offered, depending on the presentation on the day we may use warmed oils, hot stones, and various other massage tools to focus on lymphatic drainage and absolute relaxation. * This may not be suitable for all postpartum mothers.
- Moxibustion (moxa)* is an external heat therapy that is applied over an acu-moxa point. Moxa assists with postpartum healing by warming the abdomen, stops pain, moves Qi, circulates the blood, safeguards health, facilitates a speedy recovery and energizes the postpartum mother. *This may not be suitable for all postpartum mothers.
- Yoni Steam* In many non-western traditions vaginal steaming is used as a way to treat various uterine issues. Postpartum steams are used primarily as a uterine lavage to ensure that all fluids after childbirth are being dispelled and are flowing as they are meant to be. It has the added benefit of introducing heat directly into the womb space via the vagina. The use of specific herbs work in combination with each other to nourish, tone, heal, bring in fresh oxygenated blood, promote cleansing, and shrink the swollen vaginal and uterine tissues after pregnancy and childbirth. The moist heat opens the pores of the tissues it comes into contact with. This is absorbed into the tissues and enters the bloodstream, having a direct healing affect on the reproductive system. *This may not be suitable for all postpartum mothers.
- Energy healing- through reiki, sound frequencies and quantum healing practices.
- Herbal solution for sitz baths and compress pads: an organic herbal compress and sitz pads are prepared for you to promote good circulation, oxygenation and to enhance healing. Dependent on delivery this may not be suitable for all postpartum mothers especially if there are stitches, recommended once midwives have discharged you.
- Postpartum reflexology- to focus on bringing balance to the whole system, working on specific postpartum reflex points as well as providing ultimate relaxation.
- Sealing practices: The entire pregnancy and birthing process is about “opening”; spiritually, mentally and physically. But once the baby is born, energetically the body requires energetic closing following this life affirming event. This is critical for proper holistic postpartum healing. Closing the hips is an indigenous closing ceremonial practice. It is offered a series of massages within the 40 day postpartum period or as a bespoke ceremony. You will receive a closing following the abdominal massage and we will use weaved rebozos. Please note this is not the full ceremony.
- optional extra- Infra Red Light Sauna (subject to availability).
*this is also available as individually if you did not want to receive the whole package, please contact me for further details.
What is the cost of this package?
Sacred Postpartum Healing Package is £444 and this will be up to 4 hours session in total, including my set up and packing up time.
NB. travel expenses/mileage will be charged if outside of a 5 mile radius from TW12.
