The postpartum period is unique and requires special care just as your pregnancy did. Once the baby is born your body begins to make many quick changes to adjust to supporting your infant. This period can be very difficult for many women, that is very normal. Acupuncture and massage have a lot to offer to help your body adjust this new experience. For example, breastfeeding is not easy, there are often sleepless nights, and a feeling of let down or the "baby blues". You may notice symptoms associated with the hormonal changes such as changes in your skin and hair, and menstrual cycle once it returns. Through the use of a combination of acupuncture and herbs we can do a lot to make these smooth transitions.

Taking an infant massage class as a family can be one of the most powerful tools to aid in bonding with your baby and give him/her a significant boost in early development. Infant massage not only is a great bonding tool but also has been shown to help improve development of the nervous and circulatory system and well as improve the baby's digestion. This can be a great treatment for a fussy or colicky baby.

Potential Benefits of Postpartum Massage:

• Combats fatigue
• Helps maintain healthy blood pressure
• Alleviation of muscle tightness, stiffness, tension, and cramping.
• Relief from headaches, stiff neck, backaches, sciatica, edema, and sore feet
• Stabilization of hormone levels
• Increased flexibility of muscles
• Relaxation and better sleep; which means a healthier and happier mom
• Relaxation of muscles to improve rotation of breech presentation.
• Easier breastfeeding and better milk production due to reduction in tension
• Speedier healing during postpartum recovery
• Realignment of pelvis after birth
• Relief from soreness and stiffness after childbirth
• Speedier recovery after a cesarean birth

Potential Benefits of Infant Massage:

• Helps Relieve Discomfort from Gas, Colic, and Constipation
• Improves Blood Circulation
• Aids in Digestion
• Enhanced Development of the Nervous System
• Stimulates Neurological Development
• Increases Alertness/Heightened Awareness
• Reduces Stress Hormones
• Improves Immune Function
• The Release of Oxytocin, the Nurturing Hormone

Classes are offered one on one or in a group setting in a series of 4 classes. Classes start regularly, please feel free to call for more information.