Benefits of Traditional Javanese Postnatal Massage
Nobody really knows the origins of the traditional Javanese massage but it is widely believed that it began as a luxury massage for the royalty many centuries ago. Javanese Massage is an intense, medium to strong deep tissue massage in which the therapist uses her thumb and palm to apply firm pressure on the receiver’s body. The massage aims to relax the body and harmonise the mind, body and spirit.
A Javanese postnatal massage is similar to a normal Javanese massage in its techniques but it aims to do more than the normal massage. It has a strong emphasis to help new mothers to regain their strength quickly and to cope with their new responsibilities.
Javanese postnatal massages, when done properly, can
Help body to restore itself to its pre-pregnancy condition;
Help regain pre-pregnancy body shape;
promote sense of well-being and rid baby blues;
tone and relax the muscles;
promote the release of lochia;
help uterus to shrink to its original size;
help encourage the production of breast milk;
improves blood circulation;
aids lymph circulation, remove excess fluids and help remove toxins from the body;
relieve constipation problems and etc
When to Start the Massage?
Natural delivery: Usually about one week after delivery.
Caesarian: Usually 4 – 6 weeks after delivery.
What is Bengkung? What is the function of a bengkung wrap?
The bengkung, also known as barut, is a nine yards cotton cloth that is used to bind a new mother’s body tightly from the hips to the rib cage. It is usually left on for at least 6 hours each time for 5 – 14 days. The ancient practice of abdominal wrapping, together with jamu, will help firm the abdominal muscles, lighten stretch marks and help re-position the uterus. The herbs used in the wrap are believed to help clear out the dirty blood, rejuvenate the lymphatic system and also to clean and heal the mother’s body.
Benefits of Traditional Javanese Postnatal Massage
Nobody really knows the origins of the traditional Javanese massage but it is widely believed that it began as a luxury massage for the royalty many centuries ago. Javanese Massage is an intense, medium to strong deep tissue massage in which the therapist uses her thumb and palm to apply firm pressure on the receiver’s body. The massage aims to relax the body and harmonise the mind, body and spirit.
A Javanese postnatal massage is similar to a normal Javanese massage in its techniques but it aims to do more than the normal massage. It has a strong emphasis to help new mothers to regain their strength quickly and to cope with their new responsibilities.
Javanese postnatal massages, when done properly, can
Help body to restore itself to its pre-pregnancy condition;
Help regain pre-pregnancy body shape;
promote sense of well-being and rid baby blues;
tone and relax the muscles;
promote the release of lochia;
help uterus to shrink to its original size;
help encourage the production of breast milk;
improves blood circulation;
aids lymph circulation, remove excess fluids and help remove toxins from the body;
relieve constipation problems and etc
When to Start the Massage?
Natural delivery: Usually about one week after delivery.
Caesarian: Usually 4 – 6 weeks after delivery.
What is Bengkung? What is the function of a bengkung wrap?
The bengkung, also known as barut, is a nine yards cotton cloth that is used to bind a new mother’s body tightly from the hips to the rib cage. It is usually left on for at least 6 hours each time for 5 – 14 days. The ancient practice of abdominal wrapping, together with jamu, will help firm the abdominal muscles, lighten stretch marks and help re-position the uterus. The herbs used in the wrap are believed to help clear out the dirty blood, rejuvenate the lymphatic system and also to clean and heal the mother’s body.
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