Postpartum recovery begins the moment birth ends, and it deserves thoughtful, ongoing care.
The fourth trimester — the first 12 weeks after giving birth — is one of the most profound periods of transformation in a person’s life. While much of the attention naturally shifts to the newborn, the birthing parent’s recovery and well-being often receive less care than they truly need.
At A Healer’s Hand + The Nest (AHH), we believe postpartum healing is just as essential as prenatal support, and we’re here to offer compassionate, hands-on care during this deeply personal transition.
Why Postpartum Massage?
Postpartum massage is more than a luxury — it’s an important tool for recovery and replenishment. Whether you’re sore from labor, adjusting to round-the-clock feedings, or simply craving a moment to reconnect with your body, massage offers real, measurable benefits:
- Eases muscle tension from labor, breastfeeding, and holding your baby
- Increases circulation and lymphatic flow, reducing swelling and promoting faster healing
- Supports emotional well-being, helping to ease anxiety and reduce stress hormones
- Improves postnatal sleep by calming the nervous system and promoting relaxation
- Improves milk flow, relieving discomfort associated with breastfeeding
- Alleviates aches and pains in the back, neck, shoulders, and hips
- Addresses structural imbalances and stress on weight-bearing joints, especially in the lower back and pelvis
Therapeutic touch not only supports your physical healing but can also offer a sense of grounding and connection during a time that may feel unfamiliar or overwhelming.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: A Critical Part of Recovery
Another essential element of postpartum care is pelvic floor physical therapy (PT). Despite its incredible importance, pelvic floor PT is rarely discussed or automatically recommended during standard postpartum care in the United States, leaving many new parents unaware that support is available. Yet it can make a profound difference in how you recover and feel in your body after birth.
Pregnancy and birth — whether vaginal or cesarean — place tremendous strain on the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, uterus, and bowels. After delivery, it’s common to experience symptoms like core weakness, incontinence, pelvic pain, or a feeling of instability.
Pelvic floor PT helps restore function, comfort, and confidence in your body after birth by:
- Reducing pelvic pain or discomfort
- Improving bladder and bowel control
- Restoring core strength and pelvic stability
- Improving sexual health and body confidence
- Addressing postpartum diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
Combining pelvic floor PT with postpartum massage offers a truly holistic path to recovery — one that honors the body’s needs physically, emotionally, and functionally.
Holistic Support Beyond Massage and PT
Many of our postpartum clients also benefit from lymphatic drainage therapy, a gentle treatment that supports the body’s natural detox pathways and further reduces fluid retention. It’s especially helpful in easing swelling and inflammation following childbirth or surgery, such as a cesarean delivery.
We also offer pregnancy- and postpartum-safe skincare services through our Advanced Aesthetics team to support clients navigating hormonal changes, dryness, and sensitivity. These personalized treatments can help restore skin health and confidence during a time when both can feel depleted.
You Deserve Care, Too
There’s no timeline for when postpartum support should begin — or end. Whether you’re weeks, months, or even a year out from giving birth, it’s never too late to seek care that nurtures your recovery and helps you feel more at home in your body.
At AHH, we offer comprehensive postpartum care services, including therapeutic postpartum massage, pelvic floor physical therapy, lymphatic drainage support, and advanced skin treatments, all designed to support fourth trimester recovery.
Healing doesn’t happen all at once — but with the right care, it can feel more possible. Let us help you care for yourself, so you can continue caring for others from a place of strength.
