What is post natal massage ?
Malay women who have just given birth are advised to undergo the traditional massage for at least three consecutive days, and if possible, even longer.
What are the benefits of the traditional postnatal massage? Now look, according to Datin Sharifah Anisah, founder of Nona Roguy (now NR) and author of Ensiklopedia Perbidanan Melayu (Encyclopaedia of Malay Midwifery), the postnatal massage will:
• improve blood circulation;
• expel lochia;
• "lift" the womb and keep it from sagging;
• break down fat;
• tone and shape the body to help the new mum get her pre-baby body back;
• speed up overall recovery from labour and birth.
Interestingly, the traditional postnatal massage includes breast massage in the belief that it will stimulate milk production. Indeed, at the unique Traditional & Complementary Medicines Unit (T&CM Unit) of Hospital Putrajaya and Johor Baru's Hospital Sultan Ismail, the Malay postnatal wellness massage includes a breast care programme that encompasses breast massage. New mums are also taught these techniques so they can perform the massage at home. The point is, new mums who have their babies through vaginal deliveries at these hospitals (T&CM services are not available in any other government hospitals at the moment) can enjoy the Malay traditional postnatal massage as part of overall midwifery care.
Who will perform the massage? Ask for a postnatal massage. In our grandmothers' day, the "bidan kampung" or village midwife, experienced in all the traditional aspects of pre- and postnatal care as well as labour and birth, would go to the new mum's house to perform the massage and help her care for her new baby. In today's urban setting, where many young couples and nuclear families live far away from extended family, this reliable and comforting support system is simply no longer a viable or affordable option.
So, to find a good urut lady, you have several options.
• Word of mouth is your best bet. Ask your mum or mum-in-law, friends who have recently had a baby or colleagues if they know anyone good.
• Postnatal services centres provide a complete package of massage, bengkung and dietary supplements may include the services of a urut lady.
• Our community of expecting mums may be able to provide some leads.
In some cases, overall healths are affected, and it is always beneficial to receive regular relaxation from TIM BODY CARE.
We have 18 franchisee massage therapists around Malaysia.
Visit our website WWW.MASSAGE.COM.MY and to learn CALL US 019-3323038, 013-3986868 / for services call 03-79606800
• improve blood circulation;
• expel lochia;
• "lift" the womb and keep it from sagging;
• break down fat;
• tone and shape the body to help the new mum get her pre-baby body back;
• speed up overall recovery from labour and birth.
Interestingly, the traditional postnatal massage includes breast massage in the belief that it will stimulate milk production. Indeed, at the unique Traditional & Complementary Medicines Unit (T&CM Unit) of Hospital Putrajaya and Johor Baru's Hospital Sultan Ismail, the Malay postnatal wellness massage includes a breast care programme that encompasses breast massage. New mums are also taught these techniques so they can perform the massage at home. The point is, new mums who have their babies through vaginal deliveries at these hospitals (T&CM services are not available in any other government hospitals at the moment) can enjoy the Malay traditional postnatal massage as part of overall midwifery care.
Who will perform the massage? Ask for a postnatal massage. In our grandmothers' day, the "bidan kampung" or village midwife, experienced in all the traditional aspects of pre- and postnatal care as well as labour and birth, would go to the new mum's house to perform the massage and help her care for her new baby. In today's urban setting, where many young couples and nuclear families live far away from extended family, this reliable and comforting support system is simply no longer a viable or affordable option.
So, to find a good urut lady, you have several options.
• Word of mouth is your best bet. Ask your mum or mum-in-law, friends who have recently had a baby or colleagues if they know anyone good.
• Postnatal services centres provide a complete package of massage, bengkung and dietary supplements may include the services of a urut lady.
• Our community of expecting mums may be able to provide some leads.
In some cases, overall healths are affected, and it is always beneficial to receive regular relaxation from TIM BODY CARE.
We have 18 franchisee massage therapists around Malaysia.
Visit our website WWW.MASSAGE.COM.MY and to learn CALL US 019-3323038, 013-3986868 / for services call 03-79606800
