1, Is postpartum recovery massage useful?
It has a certain effect.
The new mother will be weak after delivery, and it is necessary to actively carry out postpartum recovery work. Postpartum massage is conducive to the relaxation of the parturient, can help reduce the tension of skeletal muscle and the excretion of creatine, can advance the time for the parturient to get out of bed by himself, and is helpful for postpartum recovery. It can also help the uterus recover and lose weight.
2. When does the massage start?
Massage to help lying-in women relax is usually performed 12 hours after natural delivery or 24 hours after caesarean section, as long as there are no contraindications.
Massage to help pregnant women recover from contractions and body shaping is usually performed 2-3 days after delivery and 15 days after cesarean section.
3. How to do postpartum recovery massage?
(1) Postpartum relaxing massage
1, head massage: promote blood circulation, new mommy can knead her hands into soft fists and pat her head; Then open your fist and pat your head gently with your palm.
2, arm massage: stretch out your right hand, relax your wrist, gently grasp the left arm muscle with your fingers, and slowly descend to your left wrist; Then reach out your left hand and repeat the same action, grasping the muscles of your right arm.
3, massage the leg: slightly lift the left leg, hit the thigh and buttocks with soft boxing, then relax the wrist and gently hit the knee to the calf. Repeat the same action and pat your right leg.
4. Massage the foot: press the middle of the sole under the arch of the foot with your thumb for about 5- 10 seconds, and press the foot several times.
(2) Postpartum massage
1. Head and face massage 1, press Tang Yin 2, Kaitianmen 3, massage forehead 4, massage around forehead (inside → outside) 5, press head dimension 6, massage eyebrow 7, massage bamboo, fish waist, silk bamboo, temple, mystery, four whites, pupil _, temple 8, massage eyeball 9, and wipe eyes. Ren Zhong, Cheng Jiang, Lian Quan 13, wipe the forehead 14, Dian Feng, Tinggong, Shimonoseki, Buccal Car 15, wipe the ears, Ming 16, scratch the head (head center line → Baihui →) and comb the hair.
Second, hand massage 1, arm massage 2, hand Sanyin massage, hand Sanyang massage, finger inner massage, finger outer four-seam massage, finger four-seam massage, lattice palace massage, Hegu massage, Neiguan massage, Waiguan massage, Qu Di massage, upper limb massage.
Third, chest massage (breast deficiency) 1, morning cage uncovering method 2, large-area breast rubbing, pushing from the tip to the xiphoid process 3, chest separation (no more than nipple) 4, acupoint deficiency, middle stomach, breast root
Iv. Abdominal massage 1, abdominal massage (clockwise and counterclockwise) 2. Divide the abdomen into yin and yang 3. Push the abdomen horizontally (lateral palm massage, palm massage) 4. Push the spleen and stomach 5. Roll the lion's hydrangea 6. Move the quiver 7. Push any pulse directly and push the side points (middle, lower, lower, lower, lower, lower).
5. Lumbar and back massage 1, pressure relaxation 2, back rubbing 3, back rubbing 4, life rubbing 5, iliac rubbing 6, lateral palm 7, lumbosacral rubbing 8, air door rubbing, shoulder slapping, Tianzong, Shu Fei (3), Xinshu (5), Shu Ge (7) and Ganshu.
Lower limb massage 1, supine partial pressure 2, internal and external massage 3, massage 4, Diantaichong, Taixi, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli, Yanglingquan, Yinlingquan and Xue Hai.
4. Can I use essential oil?
In postpartum recovery massage, grease is needed for lubrication. It is recommended to use stable base oils such as olive oil, tea oil and jojoba oil instead of adding essential oil for massage.
Many instructions for essential oils are forbidden by pregnant women and parturients, especially breast-fed babies. Essential oil is volatile and easy to be inhaled by infants, but it is unsafe for infants to inhale essential oil when their body organs are not fully developed. And indiscriminate use of essential oils may cause the possibility of returning milk.
5, postpartum exercises.
1, supine, supported by soles of feet and shoulders. Lift your hips and inhale, then lower your hips and exhale.
2. Lie on your back, stretch your hands horizontally and take a deep breath. While exhaling, raise your hands to your chest, close your palms, inhale again, and recover your arms.
3. Lie on your back with your hands close to your torso, knees bent, and feet on the ground.
4. Lie on your back, keep your hands close to your torso, lift your knees to your chest, inhale at the same time, then straighten your legs and exhale at the same time.
5, lie on your back, tuck your knees, and use the reaction force to stand up the upper body. Go back to your back, get up and lie down like a rocking chair.
6, supine, knees erect, thighs bent at right angles to the bed, breathe once. The thigh is close to the stomach; Then straighten your legs, breathe once, and lower your legs.
7. Lie down, put your hands on your body, and lift your upper body and legs backwards for 5 seconds. Stand, lean back and do it hard for 5 seconds.
8. Spread your legs slightly apart, slowly bend forward while exhaling, and touch the ground with your hands. Get up, exhale, and slowly lean your upper body back.
9. Lie on your back and hold the edge of the bed with your hands. Twist your waist and stretch your left leg to the right of the bed. Face left. Try to lay your upper body flat on the bed.