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Take Care Mama Massage
Nurturing Moms. Empowering Womb Wisdom.
C-Section Recovery Needs Specialized Support
Cesarean birth is major abdominal surgery layered on top of the transition into motherhood. Scar tissue, swelling, slowed digestion, and pelvic disconnection are all common—but deeply treatable. Our recovery work focuses on gentle lymphatic massage, belly support, and a step-by-step return to feeling at home in your body.
Your Recovery Path, Week by Week
Healing from a cesarean birth takes time. These sessions are designed to support you as you recover at your own pace. Below is a suggested care plan based on what has worked for cesarean mamas in our experience. Every body is different, and we can adjust as needed. We bring everything listed below to you, except for the Bengkung Belly Bind. Please purchase 1 week before due date. Call us with any questions or requests!
First 3 Days
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Download our cesarean recovery handout and focus on healing and resting - call us and let us know how you are doing
Week 1 (In-Home)
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60 minute lymphatic massage to reduce swelling and support circulation (avoiding the belly)
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Focus on legs, back, arms, and nervous system regulation
Week 2
In-Home + External Incision Healed)
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60 minute lymphatic massage (including the belly) plus our Lymphatic Support Massage Oil + C-Section Scar Cream
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Bengkung belly binding to support core connection and comfort
Week 6+
(In-Office + Internal Incision Healed)
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Vaginal steam to assist with clearing out afterbirth and reset the uterus before your first period postpartum
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Continued postpartum massage and light belly work
Week 12+ (In-Office)
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Ongoing postpartum massage as needed
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Abdominal Therapy focused on releasing adhesions, restoring mobility around the uterus and surrounding fascia
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Continued pelvic steaming for cycle regulation and grounding
Package Pricing Options
Pay A La Carte or Save!
Full Recovery Journey - Includes 4 personalized sessions, $90 in cesarean healing products, $150 in steams, in-home and in-office care, binding support, and education. $850 (save $115)
Lite Recovery Series - Includes the first 3 sessions only (no abdominal therapy), includes $90 in cesarean healing products and 1 steam. $625 (save $95)
Small Batch Mama Care: Healing Oils + Creams for the Perinatal Journey
At Take Care Mama, we believe in nurturing the body through every season of motherhood—gently, naturally, and with intention. Our small batch, locally curated perinatal products created by local artisan Magnolia Crow Soap Co. are handcrafted with pregnancy and postpartum-safe ingredients to support real moms through real transitions. Both products are thoughtfully formulated to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, making them ideal for self-care daily rituals and postpartum recovery alike.
C-Section Scar + Stretch Mark Cream
This deeply restorative cream is crafted with calendula, chamomile, St. John’s wort, gotu kola, violet leaf, yarrow, plantain, sea buckthorn oil, rosehip seed oil, avocado oil, shea butter, and beeswax—infused with healing essential oils like frankincense, lavender, tea tree, and geranium. Designed to soften, soothe, and visibly improve the appearance of surgical scars and stretch marks, this balm supports cellular repair and skin resilience from belly to beyond. $45 each
Lymphatic Support Massage Oil
A gentle yet powerful blend of calendula and chamomile–infused sunflower oil, shea nut oil, apricot kernel oil, and essential oils of lavender, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, and sweet orange. This oil supports lymphatic drainage, reduces fluid retention, and promotes healthy circulation—perfect for swollen legs, tender underarms, or anywhere needing a little movement and care. $45 each
Save when you buy both: $80 for cream + oil
Frequently Asked Questions
About Cesarean Birth Recovery
Cesarean recovery comes with its own unique questions.
Here are some of the most common ones we hear from
c-section mamas.
We typically begin with in-home lymphatic massage around 1 week postpartum, avoiding the belly at first and slowly including it as you heal.
That’s very common. We adjust pressure based on your comfort and use techniques that gently support sensation, flow, and scar mobility over time.
Yes! We use a modified Bengkung bind that supports the belly without placing pressure on the incision. As it can be deeply comforting and grounding for many, for other's it's not comfortable. It all depends on you and your body.
Yes—once your internal scars are healed and you've gotten clearance from your physician (typically around 6 weeks), steaming can be a nourishing addition to your healing plan.
Healing at Your Own Pace
Cesarean recovery takes time—and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re feeling great or still finding your footing, this care is here to help you reconnect with your body, ease tension, and feel supported through it all.