The Perks of Head Massage During the Postpartum Period

 

Massages increase blood flow and soothe minds. Postpartum head massages are even more focused to address the constricted scalps of your head immediately after delivery.

Headaches

A head massage can help with intense pains like fatigue, muscle cramps, and extreme tiredness. A head massage can relieve tension and treat specific areas of pain. Headaches are frequently caused by neck pain. Tense muscles cause pain by compressing nerves and blood vessels from around the head and neck. Massage raises the temperature of the muscles and improves blood circulation to them. Soft tissues in the area of the head and neck relax and relieve pressure.

Stress and depression

Head massages relieve stress by relieving tension and decreasing cortisol levels, which are stress hormones. When a person's cortisol levels are high in their body, they become likely to experience anxiety. A scalp massage reduces stress hormone levels in the body, allowing the recipient to loosen up and thus alleviate stress.

Relieves tight muscle

A head massage can help to relax tight muscles. Tight neck and shoulder muscles can occur for a variety of reasons. The most common causes of upper body tightness are poor posture, injury.  Stressful muscles around the head aggravate head and neck pain, resulting in tension headaches. Massage into the tight muscles around the head can frequently relieve muscle spasms that cause pain.

post-surgery

A post-surgery head massage can be beneficial. Muscles around the neck and shoulders can become tight and stiff after surgery. A head massage can aid in the treatment of scar tissue and increase soft tissue flexibility.

Head massage improves blood circulation and enhances the supply blood to head and face. In addition blood circulation carries nutrients and oxygen to the head and neck, which enhance the functioning and remove toxins from body.  For more details, contact Prasoothi care.

Boost immunity and increase the level of Haemoglobin- Benefits of using Herbal medicines after childbirth

 

The right care is essentials after delivery. After childbirth mom suffers anemia, blood insufficiency, and pains. To get relief from this illness traditional post-delivery care includes lehyam such as herbal jams with Ulli(shallots). Herbal medicines like Ulli lehyam, thengin pookulathi, Dashamoolarishtam increase the bllod level and immunity. Have a look at the postpartum herbal essentials.

Ulli lehyam:

The shallot herbal medicine comes from generations. It helps the uterus contraction and retrieves its strength post-delivery. It purifies the uterine tracts. It also filters the blood. This lehyam is keen to enhance the rate of hemoglobin.

Thengin Pookulathi:

Thengin Pookula lehyam is a popular and traditional herbal medicine of Kerala given to women after childbirth to strengthen their backbone and all the tissues of the body. Retains their health and immunity, helps breast milk production and stops back pains. Several postpartum and future pregnancy risks are also limited and maintain the whole body of the mothers.

Dasamoolarishtam:

A fine refresher treats and relieves exhaustion and maintains digestive disorders. Useful in respiratory ailments, Dasamoolarishtam is famous for its use in post-natal care. It helps to get rid of body aches, joint pain, gastric pain of the abdomen.

 

To get extra herbal care after childbirth, consult your doctors and take the best ayurvedic medicines. For support and assistance, please do contact Prasoothi care. We are eager to hear from you.

What all should be there in your diet and what should avoid after having a baby?

 

By taking care of the newborn, moms should also pay attention to their post-delivery. If you are not eating healthy then it will be difficult for taking care of your baby and you. Your body needs the right nutrients to heal and retain your health. If you are a breastfeeding mother, all the nutrients are essentials to pass to your baby. Have all these foods get essential nutrients that are required,

 

Grains: Grains contains folic acid will safeguard your little one.

 

Vegetables: vegetables are rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants

 

Fruits: Essential vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants keep your body fresh and active

 

Dairy products & Meat: Consume low-fat dairy products for calcium and immunity.

 

Liquid: Have lots of water to reduce dehydration and avoid loose skin. 

 

To get enough protein for your body and avoid these foods soon after having a baby,

 

Garlic: Its flavor and odor get transferred to breast milk and babies might refuse to take the mother's milk.

 

Coffee: Sometimes babies feel uncomfortable and sleepless due to coffee.

 

Alcohol: Affect milk supply and you might feel drowsy and restless.

 

Oily foods: Avoid fried foods because that will lead to acidity and make the baby irritatable.

 

Soda: try to avoid soft drinks after having a baby. 

 

To keep your baby healthy and strong, consume a healthy nutritional balanced diet with quality breast milk. To get your postnatal care, advice, and essential ayurvedic medicines please do contact Prasoothi care. For baby massage and mother care kits, feel free to reach us.

Post-partum care essentials for an easier birth recovery

 

Are you looking for post-partum care essentials? Check out the ultimate list of needs for mom's recovery.

Ayurvedic pregnancy massage oil: relieves pain and stress. Vethu Marunnu/ kizhi to rejuvenate the body after delivery. The mother care pack includes all the required ayurvedic medicinal things like mother oil, kizhi ( Herbal bundle), face pack, face, snanachoonam, Rasnadi choonam.

Aloe vera gel: Nourishes skin and hair

Hair fall control oil: controls hair fall and improves hair growth

Hair fall control shampoo: reduce hair fall and strengthens hair follicles

Stretch marks cream: Soothes itchiness and prevents stretch marks. Prasoothi care provides an anti-stretch mark pack to get relieved from stretchmark and itching problems.

Digestion control: helps with postnatal care, chronic bronchitis, hiccough, and consumption. Danwantharam Kashayam, Dashamoolarishtam, Draksharishtam, Jeerakarishtam are powerful medicines to get rid off post-partum problems.

Strength and vitality support immunity, urinary disorders, memory, anxiety, menstruation, and fertility.   Thegin pookuladi rasayanam, Ulli Lehyam, Kurinji Kuzhambu, Danwantharam Gulika are effective after childbirth to retain health.                                                   

These are essentials all new moms will benefit from. We take care of you from post-partum issues you'll experience the type of birth you have. Please feel free to contact us for further orders and clarifications.

Postpartum Tummy Tying

 Postpartum Tummy Tying

Post-pregnancy midsection restricting is a mainstream society across the world as a post-pregnancy custom. 

The advantages of tying a material around their belly or utilizing a bodice in the weeks after conceiving an offspring incorporate 

upheld and conditioned their recuperating stomach muscles, further developed stance, kept their stomach pulled inconsistently, 

Yet, remember that limiting your paunch firmly can be awkward and here and there difficult. It can likewise feel irritated or lead to rashes where the skin stays sodden with sweat. 

Restricting your midsection also firmly can squeeze your uterus, causing inordinate dying. Furthermore, on the off chance that you've had a c-area, it can cause aggravation on the wounds. 

Do whatever it takes not to be frustrated if your body doesn't snap back to its pre-pregnancy shape before long you've had your child. It took you nine months of pregnancy to get to where you are, so your body will require about a similar measure of time to recuperate. Following a sound eating regimen and reliable exercise plan is the most ideal approach to get thinner and keep it off. 

Ensure you get all fundamental supplements to remain sound, particularly in case you are breastfeeding. You can generally counsel your PCP or dietician for a compelling eating regimen plan in case you're uncertain about what to eat and what to keep away from.

October - Breast Cancer Awarness month.

 The most common type of cancer on the list is breast cancer, with 279,100 new cases expected in the United States in 2020.     The disease is rare in women younger than 25 years, and the incidence increases with increasing age, reaching a plateau in women aged 50-69 years. In 2017, 50% of all new cases of invasive breast cancer occurred in women 50 to 69 years of age.

Causes
 

A personal history of breast lumps or cysts.
A family history of breast cancer.
Radiation exposure
Obesity
Beginning your period at a younger age Say before 12 yrs
Beginning menopause at an older age.
Having your first child at an older age.
​Having never been pregnant.
​Postmenopausal hormone therapy.
​Drinking alcohol.
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Symptoms

New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
​Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
​Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
​Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
​Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
​Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.

Treatment

Depends on the stage of cancer.
It may consist of chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy and surgery.


Breast cancer can cause changes in skin cells that lead to feelings of pain, tenderness, and discomfort in the breast. Although breast cancer is often painless, it is important not to ignore any signs or symptoms that could be due to breast cancer. Some people may describe the pain as a burning sensation.

Self assessment

Place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently covering the entire breast area and armpit. Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps.Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths associated with this disease is steadily declining, largely due to factors such as earlier detection, a new personalized approach to treatment and a better understanding of the disease.