Massage therapy is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US with 8.7% of adults receiving at least one massage within the last year. However, little scientific study has been done into the physiologic effects of a single session of massage in healthy individuals, until now. A recent study was done to determine effects of a [...]
C Section Pain And Adhesions
September 22, 2010 By 7 Comments
C-section pain is commonly caused by adhesion formation that occurs after the surgery. Adhesions form as the first step in the healing process after any surgery, trauma, infection, or inflammation. As the first step in the healing process, tiny strands of collagen rush to the site that has been cut. There, they lay down in [...]
Fertility Self Massage
May 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve been her before you probably know we are big advocates of massage as part of your c section recovery. Below is a preview of a wonderful self massage program to increase fertility and chances of pregnancy from the Natural Fertility Shop. Fertility massage is a powerful natural fertility treatment that has been used [...]
C Section Recovery – Benefits of Massage & Dry Skin Brushing
March 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We’ve been really busy recently producing a series of c section recovery videos. This one previews some very simple techniques you can use straight after your cesarean delivery. Our c section recovery and self massage guide has clearly explained and easy to do massage and dry skin brushing techniques for every stage of your c [...]
After Your C Section, Use Binding for Pain Control & Support
February 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When the decision was made to have a C-Section birth with your obstetrician, your health and the baby’s health are paramount. The cesarean surgery recovery process involves many things which may include: abdominal pain from the surgery, a hard time getting out of bed, the new incision and c section scar healing process, and avoiding [...]
Your C Section Scar Needs Massage
October 22, 2009 By 23 Comments
After Pregnancy, your abdomen has just undergone tremendous change and it needs all the support it can get. Massaging your c-section scar for even a few minutes a day can have a huge benefit. As you heal, your skin and scar will change, and the feelings around your scar will shift. Many women say they [...]
Abdominal Binding And Massage: Healing Secrets for Cesarean Birth Recovery
October 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
“Roll to your side and get out of bed.” Dreaded words to hear for the C-Section mom or abdominal surgery patient. Without support around the abdomen, you can feel like your insides are going to fall out! You can be proactive in your recovery without doing anything more complicated than compressing the abdomen and massaging [...]
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