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Postpartum depression

The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.

Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last for up to two weeks.

But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth.

Postpartum depression symptoms

Postpartum depression may be mistaken for baby blues at first — but the signs and symptoms are more intense and last longer, and may eventually interfere with your ability to care for your baby and handle other daily tasks. Symptoms usually develop within the first few weeks after giving birth, but may begin earlier ― during pregnancy ― or later — up to a year after birth.

Postpartum depression signs and symptoms may include:

Depressed mood or severe mood swings
Excessive crying
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Withdrawing from family and friends
Loss of appetite or eating much more than usual
Inability to sleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much
Overwhelming fatigue or loss of energy
Reduced interest and pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
Intense irritability and anger
Fear that you're not a good mother
Hopelessness
Feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy
Diminished ability to think clearly, concentrate or make decisions
Restlessness
Severe anxiety and panic attacks
Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
Recurrent thoughts of death or su***de

When to see a doctor

If you're feeling depressed after your baby's birth, you may be reluctant or embarrassed to admit it. But if you experience any symptoms of postpartum baby blues or postpartum depression, call your doctor and schedule an appointment. If you have symptoms that suggest you may have postpartum psychosis, get help immediately.

It's important to call your doctor as soon as possible if the signs and symptoms of depression have any of these features:

Don't fade after two weeks
Are getting worse
Make it hard for you to care for your baby
Make it hard to complete everyday tasks
Include thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

Or you can call Mommy Relaxing Touch for the pamper sessions 😀

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617

After giving birth, many new mothers find themselves feeling forgotten about while all the focus is on looking after the new baby. Your body has just gone through an intense experience, on top of nine months of aches and pains from pregnancy, and now you have to try to get back to normal with a tiny person in your life.
As well as having a host of physical benefits, Our postnatal massage could help you to deal with stress you may have from your new arrival, alleviate sleep problems and help you to feel more calm and in control after the challenging experience of birth, importantly get back in shape, health and confident.
Our postnatal massage is a special type of combination between TCM and Javanese massage technique used to aid the body’s recovery after giving birth. The massage can help:
✅ aching muscles to relax
✅ promote lymphatic drainage and may help you to process the emotional side of birth too.
✅Provide emotional support with nurturing touch
✅Provide anxiety and stress relief and generally help the new mum to relax.
✅Alleviate muscle strain caused by the delivery process.
✅Reduce muscular aches and pain that may be caused by nursing and carrying the infant.
✅Enhance and promote blood circulation
✅Relieve water retention
✅Helps to restore body to its pre-prenancy state
✅Encourage flow of lymph and eliminate toxins through the lymphatic system
✅Exfoliate dead cells and regenerate skin renewal.
Our Package:

Lactation massage

Benefits of lactation massage:
🍼 Relief breast swelling/ pain
🍼 Boost breast milk supply
🍼 Improve milk production
🍼 Prevention of Saggy Breasts and Stretch Marks
🍼Better Latching
And many more…

Boost your milk supply for your little one 👦
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Tips to Help Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Stretch marks, also called striae distensae or striae gravidarum, look like indented streaks in your skin. They may be red, purple, or silver in appearance. Stretch marks most often appear on the:
stomach
chest
hips
bottom
thighs

1. Control your weight

One of the most helpful things you can do to prevent stretch marks, whether you’re pregnant or not, is to maintain a healthy weight. Eat a healthy diet and exercise to help you manage your weight

2. Stay hydrated

Drinking enough water may help keep your skin hydrated and soft. Soft skin doesn’t tend to develop stretch marks as much as dry skin does. Drinking caffeinated beverages, like coffee, may actually increase your risk of developing stretch marks. If you drink coffee, make sure you’re balancing out your fluid intake with plenty of water, herbal tea, and other caffeine-free fluids.

3. Eat a nutrient-rich diet

Stretch marks may also occur if you lack nutrition in certain areas. Eating foods that boost skin health may help. Make sure your diet includes foods rich in:
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
protein
One way to make sure you’re getting a variety of nutrients is to choose unprocessed foods in various colors. For example, a breakfast of eggs, whole wheat toast, and mixed berries adds many colors to your plate while packing in a variety of nutrients.

4. Include vitamin C in your diet

Collagen plays a role in keeping your skin strong and elastic. It helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but it may also be important for preventing stretch marks. Vitamin C is an important nutrient for the development of collagen. Vitamin C can be found in many fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, are especially good sources of vitamin C.

5. Soak up some vitamin D

One study found a correlation between low levels of vitamin D and the incidence of stretch marks. More research is needed, but results suggest that maintaining healthy levels of vitamin D may reduce your risk of stretch marks. The easiest way to get vitamin D is through exposure to the sun. The vitamin is also commonly added to bread, cereal, and dairy products like milk or yogurt.

6. Eat foods rich in zinc

Zinc is an important nutrient for skin health. It helps reduce inflammation and plays a role in the wound healing process. There is very little evidence to date of a connection between zinc and stretch marks, but including zinc-rich foods in your diet, such as nuts and fish, may help keep your skin healthy.

7. Treat fresh stretch marks when they appear

If you can’t totally prevent stretch marks on your skin, you can work to minimize their appearance so they aren’t as noticeable in the long run. Make an appointment with your doctor or a dermatologist to discuss your options if you have fresh stretch marks. Your doctor can help determine what is causing your marks, and they may be able to suggest treatment options that work best on new stretch marks.

8. Moisturize with a stretch mark cream or oil

Moisturizing daily with stretch mark creams or oils can improve your skin elasticity so that it is less likely to tear and form stretch marks when your skin stretches. It can also reduce any itching or dryness that you encounter during your pregnancy. Apply the oil or stretch mark cream after your shower to lock in moisture and maximise your results.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-prevent-stretch-marks

10 Benefits of a Massage After Delivery

There are several benefits of body massages after delivery:

1. Helps With Recovery of the Uterus
Uterine contractions help in the natural cleansing process, eliminating blood and other discharge post-delivery. Stomach massage after delivery can aid the uterus in its natural cleansing process and also aid in restoring its pre-natal size and form.

2. Reduces Swelling
Reduced circulation caused by increased pressure on the major blood vessels by the heavy uterus and hormonal imbalances may lead to water retention and swelling of the joints. Working on the soft tissues of the body improves circulation and eliminates excess fluid and toxins.

3. Improves Breastfeeding
Postnatal massages involve special techniques to stimulate breast tissue. It, in fact, triggers the production of oxytocin which causes the ‘letdown’ reflex which could make you release breast milk even during the course of the massage

4. Reduces the Risk of Blocks and Lumps in the Breasts
Massages help improve the flow of milk, loosen out lumps and even help prevent mastitis. Mastitis is the bacterial infection caused by a blocked milk duct in the breast where milk starts to stagnate.

5. Improves Stability, Posture, and Co-ordination
During pregnancy, the core muscles stretch and become weak. Alteration in body mass causes the posture to change and hormonal changes make the connective tissues relax. A postnatal massage can reverse this change and help you get your strength back.

6. Reduces Stress
Pregnancy can be stressful and for months your body goes through a lot of changes. A postnatal massage is just the rejuvenation your body needs to unwind and beat that stress.

7. Helps in Dealing With Postpartum Blues
Postpartum depression may be a serious condition that affects only 10-15% of mothers. It is natural for any woman to experience anxiety, stress and other heightened emotions after delivery. Listen to your body and give it the attention it needs.

8. Speeds Up Recuperation
Postpartum massages can strengthen muscles and help quicken recovery of your body. It assists you in recovering from the stress of delivery while giving full attention to your child.

9. Makes the Skin Glow
Massages improve blood flow and help soothe stretched tissue. This gives you that beautiful post-pregnancy glow and even reduces stretch marks that you may want to lose.

10. Helps You Return to Your Pre-Pregnancy Body
Post-pregnancy massages can actually help tuck your tummy back in by working on the muscles in that area and improving blood flow. It strengthens strained muscles and helps your body regain vitality.

And many more…!
Source: https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/a-quick-guide-to-postnatal-massage/?amp

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After giving birth, many new mothers find themselves feeling forgotten about while all the focus is on looking after the new baby. Your body has just gone through an intense experience, on top of nine months of aches and pains from pregnancy, and now you have to try to get back to normal with a tiny person in your life.

As well as having a host of physical benefits, Our postnatal massage could help you to deal with stress you may have from your new arrival, alleviate sleep problems and help you to feel more calm and in control after the challenging experience of birth, importantly get back in shape, health and confident.

Our postnatal massage is a special type of combination between TCM and Javanese massage technique used to aid the body’s recovery after giving birth. The massage can help:
✅ aching muscles to relax
✅ promote lymphatic drainage and may help you to process the emotional side of birth too.
✅Provide emotional support with nurturing touch
✅Provide anxiety and stress relief and generally help the new mum to relax.
✅Alleviate muscle strain caused by the delivery process.
✅Reduce muscular aches and pain that may be caused by nursing and carrying the infant.
✅Enhance and promote blood circulation
✅Relieve water retention
✅Helps to restore body to its pre-prenancy state
✅Encourage flow of lymph and eliminate toxins through the lymphatic system
✅Exfoliate dead cells and regenerate skin renewal.

Our Package:
⭐️Postnatal package: 60 mins Postnatal Massage + 15min Binding
- $558 for 5 sessions (60 minutes + 15minutes binding)
- $638 for 7 sessions (60 minutes + 15minutes binding)
- $898 for 10 sessions (60 minutes + 15minutes binding)
Included:
- Postnatal massage 60mins
- binder & wrap: 15mins
- womb lifting only for Normal birth
- Jamu Tapel on tummy before binding to keep tummy warm and expel wind
- Lactation massage
- Infant massage tutorial

🌟Postnatal massage with hot stone: 90 mins Postnatal Massage with Hot Stone Therapy + 15min Binding
- $758 for 5 sessions (90 minutes + 15minutes binding)
- $958 for 7 sessions (90 minutes + 15minutes binding)
- $1258 for 10 sessions (90 minutes + 15minutes binding)
Included:
- Postnatal massage 90mins
- binder & wrap: 15mins
- womb lifting only for Normal birth
- Jamu Tapel on tummy before binding to keep tummy warm and expel wind
- Lactation massage
- Infant massage tutorial
- Hot stone therapy to be included for all the sessions

- Working hours from Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Weekdays evening after 6:00 pm onwards additional charge $15/ session
- Weekends additional charge: $30/ session
- All PH additional charge: $30/ session
- Sentosa/ Tuas/ Jurong Island area: not available
- Last minute/ urgent bookings made at least 3 hours before session additional charge: $30/ session
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