Pregnancy and childbirth showcase the incredible capabilities of your body. Your uterus expands by about ten times its normal size to make room for your growing baby. After birth, a hormonal shift triggers various processes that initiate your body’s recovery. Over the course of three to four weeks, your uterus will shrink back to its original size, almost magically.

Right after birth, you’ll be able to feel the top of your uterus just below your belly button. Each day, the top of the uterus should feel about a finger’s width lower, indicating its shrinking. If you have a midwife in the postpartum period, they will carefully monitor this.

One way to support the uterus’ recovery is through gentle abdominal massage. Starting on day one postpartum, you can encourage this process while also aiding digestion. Abdominal massage helps with the expulsion of lochia (the postpartum flow), nourishes and tones the abdominal skin and muscles, and, as any good massage should, promotes relaxation and balance.

Ideally, your partner, a friend, or your midwife can assist you with the massage. You can also perform it yourself, especially after a warm shower, directly on your damp skin. Consider scheduling this massage as part of your self-care routine in the midst of your new mom life. Make sure to create a comfortable environment where you can truly relax. A postpartum belly massage is very intimate, and it’s essential to fully embrace it. Take this time to acknowledge and appreciate your beautiful mama belly, where a life grew.

It’s important to let go of any thoughts about how your belly should look post-birth. Embrace and be thankful for the incredible feat your body has accomplished. It might take a little practice to embrace this fully, but the result is worth it.

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to postpartum belly massage. The key is to listen to your body and choose what feels comfortable and soothing. Start gently, as your uterus may still be sensitive to touch, and gradually increase the pressure over time.

For your massage, we recommend the Postpartum Belly Massage Oil by Ingeborg Stadelmann, which is perfectly tailored to the needs of your belly and uterus. You can follow this example of a postpartum belly massage and take from it what works best for you.

The length of recovery varies from woman to woman. It depends on factors like the mode of delivery and the size of your baby. What’s essential is that your uterus gradually gets smaller each day.

Embrace this magical time of healing and self-care - it’s a precious journey of recovery and renewal.

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