Awareness is Healing® Postpartum Care
Practitioners: Alex Jackson, LMT and Shawna Patton, LMT
Your health postpartum is critical to you and your newborn's well-being. Unresolved problems that began during pregnancy or arose following labor and delivery can interfere with your ability to fully embrace new motherhood. We provide an extra layer of support and healing that’s essential to optimal well-being postpartum.
Combining both up-to-date-conventional medical knowledge and the wisdom of Traditional Maya Medicine (proven techniques used by Maya midwives for centuries), we are extensively trained to address many common ailments that occur during postpartum ranging from pelvic floor pain, lactation issues and digestive complaints to emotional struggles like depression and anxiety.
When does postpartum begin and end?
In traditional medicine, the postpartum journey lasts a full year after the birth. During this time, the mother is encouraged to rest and nourish her body and slowly reintegrate into her routine while also adopting new supportive practices.
We define the postpartum period from birth to five years. We chose this longer length of time due to symptoms that persist and may not have been properly addressed or supported for many years, which is often the case in our busy modern world.
Benefits of Awareness is Healing® Postpartum Care
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Muscle relaxation.
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Enhance postpartum hormone balance.
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Increase circulation.
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Pain relief.
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Stress relief.
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Emotional and nervous system release.
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Enhance milk production.
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Reduce swelling.
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Improved digestion.
What to Expect:
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Sessions can be scheduled 3-6 weeks following a regular vaginal birth and 8-10 weeks following a Cesarean birth.
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If you are a new client, plan for your first session to last 2 hours, which includes a comprehensive review of your medical history and healthcare needs. Follow-up visits are 90 minutes and may require 1-3 sessions to achieve optimal results.
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Depending on the proximity of your baby’s birth date, Maya Abdominal Massage adapted for the postpartum body.
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Additional Traditional Maya Medicine techniques as determined for your individual needs.
Common postpartum ailments addressed:
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Diastasis Rectus
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Back pain
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Pelvic Floor Pain
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Tailbone/Coccyx pain
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Mastitis
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Adhesions
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Scar tissue from Cesarean
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Clogged lactation ducts
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Depression/Anxiety
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Digestion
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Menstrual
As healthcare providers with decades of experience in prenatal and postpartum care, we communicate with you each step of the way to ensure you receive the highest degree of care and individualized attention every new mother deserves.
Schedule your session. Contact us to learn more and to schedule your first appointment.
