Postnatal massage

In some parts of the world, it is a normal practise to 'mother the mother' for up to 40 days after birth. A new mama really needs to be supported, cared for and nurtured so that she can then mother her gorgeous new baby in the best way.

However, as a new mama it is not unusual to feel tired, with mood swings and disconnected from your body. You may have mixed feelings about your baby due to the birth, or even just achiness and tiredness from the birth and the demands from your baby

Trying to adjust to your new life and the changes in your body, hormonal and physical can be hard. This is where postnatal massage can be a beautiful and even necessary addition to your postpartum routine.

It is important that you be in your space with your baby, so Jo brings mobile postpartum massage to you.

Nothing for you to do except make arrangements (if possible) for someone else to care for your baby so you can have some self care time. What can be easier than that? You can have baby nearby and even on the table with you, especially if your baby needs to feed at anytime during the massage. Postnatal massage is very flexible.

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Jo is a qualified remedial prenatal/postnatal massage therapist and a member of MMA (massage & myotherapy Australia). Jo also is a HypnoBirthing instructor, aromatherapist, meditation teacher & reiki practitioner so may incorporate essential oils as well as elements of meditation, visualisation, affirmations & reiki in the session if you give permission for that.

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The benefits of postnatal massage

Postnatal/postpartum massage can help:

• reduce post birth aches & pains

• reduce breastfeeding related aches & pains in the shoulders & neck

• improve posture & open up the chest

• increase relaxation

• reduce fatigue & stress & depression

• your body return to its normal state

• facilitate better circulation of blood & lymphatic fluid, lessening swelling

• recovery of the uterus

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Health fund rebates are available EXCEPT for Medibank & HCF. 

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Fees:

60 minutes $135 (10km from Newport),

$155 - 11-20km from Newport. 

 

90 minutes $185,

$205 11-20km from Newport.

For distances over 20km please contact Jo at hello@soulmamabirth.com.au for availability and pricing.

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​Buy a gift voucher for a new mama here

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General areas that I service:

West Melbourne generally from Kensington, Footscray, Yarraville, Spotswood, Braybrook, Maribyrnong, Newport, Williamstown, Altona to Port Melbourne & Docklands, 

With extra payment for travel (dependent on address) Sunshine, Laverton, Point Cook, Williams Landing, Truganina, Tarneit, Weribee, Deer Park and South Eastern suburbs including Middle Park, Prahan, Windsor & St Kilda.

Please email Jo at hello@soulmamabirth.com.au if I have not listed your suburb here.