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Using gentle to moderate pressure, your therapist works to ease the muscle tension that accumulates in new motherhood, in the shoulders, neck, and low back especially. Swelling is addressed through focused lymphatic drainage techniques, which also support the body’s hormonal regulation as estrogen and cortisol levels begin to recalibrate after birth.
Sessions are also designed to support mood. Swedish massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and raising serotonin. This is why postpartum massage is a recognized support for postpartum depression, not just physical recovery. Reflexology can be incorporated to stimulate the endocrine system and further support hormonal balance.
Vaginal delivery: postpartum massage is safe as soon as you feel ready, even within the first few days.
Cesarean delivery: we recommend waiting approximately six weeks to allow the incision to heal fully before beginning.
We encourage you to check in with your care provider if you have questions, though we leave that conversation between you and your care team. We do not require a doctor’s note. We trust you to know your body.
Positioning is guided entirely by your comfort. Early postpartum, most clients prefer side-lying with supportive bolsters. Once you feel ready, face-down is welcome. For breastfeeding mothers, we offer a specialized breast pillow that takes pressure completely off the chest.
Your therapist will ask how you are feeling before you begin and adapt throughout. No deep abdominal work is performed in the early postpartum period. Everything else follows your lead.
If you received prenatal massage at The Still Point, your postpartum sessions can continue with the same therapist. They know your body. They were on the journey with you. That continuity of touch, of trust, of care is something we are proud to offer.
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The Still Point is located at 6 Grant Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912. We offer postpartum massage to clients throughout the Washington, DC area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia.
36 weeks pregnant and went in for a prenatal massage. Highly recommended to all mama-to-be! Beautiful establishment and staff was very welcoming. Prenatal certified therapist Ursula was fabulous and I had the most amazing 60-minute massage. We used a body pillow to get me comfortable and settled in a side lying position while she did her magic. She used the right amount of pressure and I felt so relaxed afterwards. It was a nice splurge and self-care before Baby Girl arrives!
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The Still Point just keeps getting better. Serene, tasteful decor. Helpful staff. First-class massage therapists. This year I joined the Promise Program that gives me a discount on monthly massages. I had a new therapist today, Leilani, who did wonders for my shoulder. Excellent work.
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