Prenatal / Postpartum Lymphatic Drainage

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If you are in your third month of pregnancy or beyond and or just had a baby? Manual Lymphatic Drainage pregnancy massage is perfect for getting rid of the bloating or fluid retention associated with early motherhood. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle massage which encourages the flow and release of lymphatic fluid. It is the ideal type of therapeutic massage which assists the body's natural detoxification process. This type of massage is perfect for the pregnant or postnatal mother to help them relax and reduce swelling. If you notice you have excessive swelling in your ankles, feet, legs, arms and face, and your skin has some shine, you may have postpartum swelling. Postpartum swelling could be caused by the following reasons: Pushing during labor IV fluids during an epidural or C-section An increase of the hormone progesterone leading to edema Being sedentary Leftover pregnancy fluids that build up during the nine months Lymphatic drainage helps with better lymphatic flow releasing fluid retention and swelling. Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage for prenatal massage can be gotten once you get approval from your Doctor. Postpartum Lymphatic drainage you can have lymphatic drainage once you has minimum 8 -12 weeks postpartum.


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