Benefits of Postnatal Massage And Where To Find Them

Mummies, did you used to enjoy going for a massage before you got pregnant and gave birth?

Good news is, you can still do so! In fact, it is encouraged for you to have regular massage sessions during your pregnancy and right after giving birth, called postnatal massage.

Also known as postpartum massage, this type of massage is a full body massage that occurs within the first 12 weeks after giving birth.

Postnatal massage helps to alleviate your mood and relives birthing aches and pains. The timing, method, and pressure applied can vary between mothers who gave birth naturally and via Cesarean.

For Cesarean mothers, some masseuse may choose to avoid any kind of massage around the abdominal area, if at all.

Postnatal massages include many of the same elements as regular massages.

It benefits you physically and mentally, speeds up healing, and helps with your recovery.

Most mothers who practice confinement will also receive postnatal massages during the confinement period.

Benefits of Postnatal Massage

While it is good for anyone to have a massage, it is especially beneficial to mothers who just gave birth. Some of the benefits are:

• Speed up the healing process
  After delivery, uterine contractions help to naturally cleanse your internal reproductive organs, eliminating blood, and other discharges. Abdominal massage can aid the uterus in the process and help restore it to its prenatal size and form.
• Reduce swelling
  During labour, many mothers find that their bodies swell after giving birth. Postnatal massage can help with water retention and redistribute water within the body and encourage circulation and draining excess fluids.
• Regulate hormone
  During pregnancy, birthing, and after pregnancy, the body goes through a wild hormonal journey. In addition to touch and pressure, most massages would leverage on the benefits of essential oil to uplift one’s mood and restore hormonal balance.

  

• Increase milk supply
  For mummies looking to increase and improve their breast milk production, massage, in particular, breast massage has been known to help increase circulation and the necessary hormones to make this happen. It also helps improve the flow of milk and remove and reduce lumps to prevent mastitis.
• Alleviate anxiety and depression
  Nowadays, it is common for mothers to experience ‘baby blues’ or postpartum depression due to many factors. Postnatal massage can help to ease this to an extent for mothers experiencing such episodes.

10 Postnatal Massage Places in Singapore

1. BalikKampung, The Neighbourhood Spa

   

   Packages & Prices:
   Postnatal Massage: $98
   Postnatal Home Visit Massage: $228

   Operating hours: Mon – Fri: 1.00pm – 10.00pm / Sat, Sun & PH: 11.00am – 11.00pm

   Location: Bamboo Grove Park, 9 Chu Lin Road, Singapore 669899

   Contact details: www.balikkampung.com / +65 6892 0985

2. Madam Partum

   

   Packages & Prices:
   60-minute massage: $96.30
   90-minute massage: $144.45 (additional $42.80/trip for home service)

   Operating hours: Mon – Fri: 10.00am – 10.00pm / Sat, Sun & PH: 10.00am – 6.00pm

   Location: 192-196 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 436995

   Contact details: www.madampartum.com / +65 6663 3933

3. Postnatal Massage Singapore

   

   Packages & Prices:
   Basic Postnatal Massage
   60-minute postnatal massage (5 sessions): $638
   60-minute postnatal massage (7 sessions): $798
   60-minute postnatal massage (10 sessions): $978

   Premium Postnatal Massage
   90-minute massage (10 sessions): $1536
   – includes 5 sessions postnatal massage, 3 sessions slimming massage, 2 sessions of relaxation massage

   Operating hours: Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 6.00pm

   Location: 167 Woodland Street 11 #02-23, Singapore 730167

   Contact details: www.pnsingapore.com / +65 6417 9690

4. Mummy’s Massage

   

   Packages & Prices:
   Deluxe Basic: $778
   – 7x Malay Jamu postnatal massage
   – 7x batik bengkung bellybind

   Deluxe Health: $898
   – 7x Malay Jamu postnatal massage
   – 7x batik bengkung bellybind
   – 1x body heat therapy
   – 1x womb heat therapy
   – 1x breast heat therapy

   Deluxe Slimming: $1078
   – 7x Malay Jamu postnatal massage
   – 7x batik bengkung bellybind
   – 1x body heat therapy
   – 1x womb heat therapy
   – 1x breast heat therapy
   – 4x slimming thermotherapy

   Operating hours: Mon – Friday: 9.00am – 6.00pm

   Location: 371 Beach Road, City Gate Mall #B1-60, Singapore 199597

   Contact details: www.mummysmassage.com / +65 3138 1909

5. Theresa Body | Skin | Wellness

   

   Packages & Prices:
   60 – 90 minutes postnatal massage: from $78

   Operating hours: Mon – Fri: 10.00am – 9.00pm / Sat, Sun & PH: 10.00am – 7.00pm

   Location:
   Tampines 1 Mall
   10 Tampines Central 1, #04-35
   +65 6782 2777

   Jurong East
   Blk 130 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-217 Singapore, 600130
   +65 6565 8887

   Hougang Central
   Blk 806 #01-152
   +65 6386 2322

   Toa Payoh Central
   Blk 177 #01-134
   +65 6354 1911

   Clementi Central
   Blk 443, #02-65/67
   +65 6776 8663

   Contact details: www.theresa.com.sg

6. Theraply

   

   Packages & Prices:
   5-Day Basic Childbirth Recovery Program: $488
   5-Day Intensive Repair and Detoxify Program: $688
   5-Day Postnatal Wrap Slimming Program: $868
   Single Trial Session for Basic Childbirth Recovery Program: $110

   Location: 44 Kallang Place, #1A-WPS213, Singapore 339172

   Contact details: www.theraply.sg / +65 9199 4189

7. The OutCall Spa

   

   Packages & Prices:
   5-Day Package: $988
   8-Day Package: $1588
   15-Day Package: $2788
   21-Day Package: $3888
   30-Day Package: $5488

   Operating hours: Tue – Sun: 2.00pm – 1.00am

   Location: home service

   Contact details: www.theoutcallspa.com / +65 8782 0561

8. Health2Mama

   

   Packages & Prices: 
   5x 45-minute postnatal massage: $650
   10x 45-minute postnatal massage: $1300
   5x 1-hour postnatal massage: $825
   10x 1-hour postnatal massage: $1500

   Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 7.00am – 10.00pm / Sat: 7.00am – 6.00pm / Sun: 9.00am – 6.00pm

   Location: Centrally – Telok Ayer, Singapore 068574

   Contact details: www.health2u.sg / +65 6255 5250

9. Traditional Massage Singapore

   

   Packages & Prices:
   7x 75-minute postnatal massage: $708
   10x 75-minute postnatal massage: $928

   Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 9.00am – 6.00pm

   Location: 579 Woodland Drive 16, Singapore 730579

   Contact details: www.traditionalmassagesingapore.com / +65 9026 4070

10. Traditional & Holistic Post-Natal Centre

    

    Packages & Prices: 
    Jamu Post-Natal Massage
    Classical Package: from $588
    Royale Package: from $788

    Jamu Post-Natal Massage + 3 Session Lactation Breast Massage
    Platinum Package: from $988
    Premium Package: from $1188

    Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 6.00pm

    Location: 362 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760362

    Contact details: www.jamumassage.com / +65 9271 6091

 

Whether you choose to go for a classic massage or traditional jamu massage during your confinement period, we hope you find the best massage provider that suits your needs.