Post natal massage can be done as early as the first few days following a natural delivery to help assist with the transition into motherhood, and is equally as important as pregnancy massage.
Post caesarean full body massage should only happen when the wound is almost healed and pain levels are controlled – usually at least 2 weeks post surgery – to avoid risk of infection. If you have an infection while breastfeeding, then this will affect the baby’s immune system. Even though the scar may seem healed on the outside, it may still be healing on the inside. Leg, foot and back massages are, however, fine.