The Benefits of Post Natal Jamu Oil for Postpartum Recovery

The postpartum stage is also referred to as the “fourth trimester”, and most mommies would agree that it is the most challenging trimester of all. Sore muscles, aching perineum and caesarean wound, breast engorgement, water retention, baby blues – these are all common postpartum symptoms that most new mothers struggle with, all while caring for a newborn and managing breastfeeding.

If these postpartum discomforts are not attended to properly, they can get into the way of you taking care of your baby, and worse – your long term health and well-being.

So, if your date of delivery is near, and you’ve been searching for ways to support and speed up your postpartum recovery, we have one safe, soothing and effective solution for you that you may have missed out on, and that’s postnatal jamu massage and jamu massage oil. Read on to find out what they are and how they can benefit you.

What is Jamu?

Before we get into understanding what jamu postnatal massage and jamu oil are, we first need to understand “jamu”.

Jamu is a traditional herbal medicine that originates from Indonesia, and it is more prevalent in Java. Jamu is mostly made from natural materials from plants, such as leaves, roots and seeds. It is traditionally believed to improve overall wellbeing, including benefits like soothing muscle aches, improving digestive system, expelling “wind” from the body, and helping to boost the immune system.

What is Postnatal Jamu Massage?

For this reason, jamu has been long incorporated into various forms of healthcare and wellbeing products and services across Indonesia and internationally.

One of the most popular jamu-related services being postnatal jamu massage (also referred to as traditional Javanese massage), as many postpartum mothers find jamu massage effective in soothing their postpartum discomforts and speeding up their recovery.

Traditional Javanese massage is designed with the belief that toxic “air” or “wind” accumulates in our bodies over time, which can cause negative impact on our health and overall well-being. Hence, traditional Javanese massage is often performed with intense strokes, with the purpose of purging these toxic “air” or “wind” out of the body.

For mothers who just gave birth, getting jamu massage post pregnancy brings numerous benefits that help speed up postpartum recovery. Some of the jamu massage benefits include:

  • Reduce post surgeries swellings
  • Relieve water retention and tone body
  • Encourage the discharge of lochia and speed up womb recovery
  • Relieve breast engorgement and help improve milk flow
  • Promote calmness and better sleep

Among all of these benefits, the weight loss and body toning benefits of postnatal massage is the most sought after by many new mothers, since bloating and water retention are stubborn postpartum symptoms that most mothers struggle to get rid of. Hence, some mothers would even particularly search for “jamu massage weight loss therapy” or “jamu tummy slimming massage” or “jamu slimming massage Singapore” in hopes to lose weight quickly after giving birth.

While getting a jamu postpartum massage does help you lose weight and tone the body, it’s also important for you to understand that recovery takes time, and it could take months for your body to recover to its pre-pregnancy state. So in the meantime, mummies, remember to do everything in moderation, and treat your body with love, care and patience!

What is Jamu Oil?

The massage oil used during a postnatal jamu massage is called jamu oil. At PEM Confinement Nanny Agency, you can book postnatal jamu massages from Postnatal Massage Singapore (PNSG) as an add-on service to our confinement nanny service.

The post natal massage jamu oil used during the massage will be grapeseed oil for the Postnatal Massage Package, and avocado oil for the Premium Postnatal Massage Package. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of these massage oils:

Benefits of Grapeseed Oil

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Contains antioxidant properties
  • Antimicrobial
  • Soothes skin with its omega chain fatty acids and vitamin E

Benefits of Avocado Oil

  • Hydrates and moisturises skin
  • Calms itchy skin
  • Soothes chapped skin
  • Protects skin against damage

To sum all of this up, postnatal jamu massage or traditional Javanese postnatal massage is an effective and soothing therapy with a long history of helping new mothers to have a smoother recovery process after childbirth, and the jamu oil used during the massage can help enhance your massage experience with its own set of benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

If this is your first time learning about postnatal jamu massage, you may have more questions about the massage before giving it a try. Here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about postnatal jamu massage:

Ques : Is postnatal jamu massage and jamu massage oil safe for mothers and babies?

Ans : Yes, postnatal jamu massage and jamu massage oil is safe for mothers and babies, but you should always make sure that you’re getting the massage from a certified and trained service provider that uses safe and approved products. The postnatal jamu massage that you book with PEM will be provided by PNSG, an award-winning postnatal massage service in Singapore with certified therapists and uses genuine products with soothing properties that are safe for you and your newborn.

Ques : When can I start getting a postnatal massage after giving birth?

Ans : Usually, mothers can start having postnatal massage 5 days after the delivery if they give birth via vaginal delivery, meanwhile this would be after 21 days after the delivery if they give birth via C-section. That said, every mother’s body condition is different, so it’s important for you to make sure that you’re physically ready for the massage before you start.

Ques : How many sessions of postnatal massage should I get?

Ans : While there are no fixed sessions of postnatal massage you should get, a general rule of thumb is that you’ll experience more visible results with more sessions. Also, once you’re ready for postnatal massage, it’s best to do your massage consecutively to best reap the benefits. With PEM and PNSG, you can book postnatal massage packages that include 5 sessions, 7 sessions or 10 sessions depending on your needs.

Have more questions? Learn more about PNSG’s jamu postnatal massage Singapore service here!

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  • PEM Confinement Nanny Agency

    We are a group of frontliners and support team members who are passionate about sharing our knowledge and experience in confinement care. Representing the largest confinement nanny agency in Singapore which has served over 250,000 mothers in over 30 years, we are all about sharing useful and insightful information based on our experience to help new parents navigate this exciting chapter of their life better.