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Take Care Mama Massage
Nurturing Moms. Empowering Womb Wisdom.
When a Baby is Born, So is a Mother
The first 40 days after birth - often called the "fourth trimester", is a sacred and tender window of healing, transformation and relearning.
Your body has done something extraordinary—now it’s time to restore, re-center, and recover. Whether you’ve had a vaginal birth, a cesarean birth, or you’re still preparing for postpartum, this page will walk you through the healing options available to support your unique path.
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"I started seeing Jane in my third trimester for some extra pampering and the usual aches and pains towards the end of pregnancy and have continued seeing her postpartum, I booked the in-home postpartum care package which has been amazing a few days after birth.
Jane has a gift to make me feel so well taken care of and relaxed - I can only recommend her services to every mom and mom to be."
-Marie K.
True Postpartum Recovery Begins Here
The postpartum period is a highly vulnerable and transformative window. During the first six weeks after birth, your body is actively healing: the uterus is involuting, ligaments are stabilizing, hormones are shifting, and your nervous system is adjusting to round-the-clock caregiving.
The first six weeks postpartum are best spent resting, bonding, and receiving support at home. If you need guidance, you can schedule a consultation call with us or consider hiring a postpartum doula to learn how to care for yourself safely and intentionally during this time.
When to Begin Bodywork
Vaginal Birth: Postpartum massage with belly/womb massage may begin at 6 weeks postpartum. Postpartum recovery accelerates when sessions are done consistently. Most clients schedule weekly sessions between weeks 6–12 postpartum, when the body is the most responsive to functional realignment and therapeutic care. After the 12-week period, mamas then graduate to therapeutic massage for ongoing support.
Cesarean Birth: Bodywork may also begin at 6 weeks postpartum after clearance from your healthcare provider with modifications due to incision healing and deeper tissue recovery. Cesarean mamas can then graduate to our Cesarean Recovery Program for comprehensive scar remediation.
What Does Postpartum Massage Mean?
This is not a general deep-tissue massage - this is specialized, clinical postpartum
bodywork designed to support whole-body recovery integrating the following
modalities to help mom recover from a major life event - birth.
Craniosacral Therapy
Helps regulate the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, improve sleep, and restore emotional balance—crucial during the newborn days.
Lymphatic Drainage
Reduces swelling, supports circulation, eases tenderness around the abdomen and hips, and encourages the body’s natural detoxification pathways.
Advanced Abdominal Therapy (Womb Work)
This is the core of true postpartum recovery.
Womb work helps:
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Realign the uterus
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Improve digestion and elimination
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Restore diaphragmatic breathing
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Support pelvic floor function + prolapse
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Reduce low back and pelvic tension
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Rebalance structural patterns from pregnancy and birth
Front-body work drives meaningful changes in the back body, helping relieve postpartum back pain and improving overall mobility.
Somatic + Emotional Release
As the tissues unwind and the nervous system settles, some clients naturally release stored stress or birth emotions. This is a healthy and normal part of belly work in postpartum integration as emotions may be stored in the front body.
Who This Work Is For
You’ll benefit most from this postpartum massage if you are seeking:
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A structured, therapeutic recovery plan
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Support with physical healing after pregnancy or birth
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Nervous system regulation
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Improved digestion, breath, mobility, and alignment
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Uterine balancing and abdominal realignment
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Postpartum pelvic, back, or rib discomfort relief
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A more comfortable transition into motherhood
Why Specialty Postpartum Massage Matters
Postpartum bodywork is restorative, grounding, and deeply targeted. The goal isn’t temporary relief - it’s long-term recovery.
This work helps you feel more centered in your body, more stable in your core and pelvis, and more connected to yourself as you move into the next chapter of motherhood.
How to Begin
You can start postpartum massage once your provider clears you (typically at six weeks). If you’re earlier in your recovery, you’re welcome to schedule a Postpartum Wellness Consultation to learn how to care for your healing body at home until you’re ready for hands-on work.
Book Your Postpartum Massage Today!
Fill out a New Client Inquiry form to get started.
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Jane is truly the most kind, nurturing, and attentive massage therapist I’ve ever been to. I only wish I had started seeing her earlier in my pregnancy. At the end of my third trimester, she eased the tension in my body and definitely helped me prepare for labor both physically and mentally. I’m so grateful for her postpartum services as well. She is someone I trust completely and will be seeing again and again!
-Camille M
Frequently Asked Questions
About Postpartum Massage
There's lots to navigate as a new mom. Here are some questions we hear most often from our new moms.
You can begin in office appointments as early as two weeks postpartum. We adjust techniques and timing based on your birthing experience and healing pace.
Yes. Gentle, targeted massage supports healing around the incision and surrounding tissues. We avoid direct scar massage until 6 weeks unless otherwise cleared.
Absolutely. We can target upper back, chest, and neck tension caused by nursing and baby-holding posture.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. If you're breastfeeding or pumping, feel free to feed or pump right before your appointment for maximum comfort.
Unwind, Recharge, Repeat with Expert Postpartum Massage
Labor and birth aren't just about having a baby—they're about growing into motherhood. Your body shifts, stretches, and adjusts in ways you never expected, and through it all, you deserve to feel good.