Leilove Postpartum Care

Abhyanga Treatments

First, what is abhyanga, and why is it so important in postpartum? 

In India, Abhyanga has long been incorporated into postnatal care or ‘Sutika Paricharya’.  An Abhyanga treatment is an Ayurvedic practice similar to a traditional massage except its primary focus is on the nervous system rather than the muscular system. Ayurveda treats the mother with just as much care as the newborn baby, her nervous system being just as sensitive as a newborn’s after birth. Abhyanga is known to increase circulation, support sleep, help balance hormones, boost the immune system, stimulate lymphatic drainage, encourage milk production, and calm the nervous system.

What we do:

Our Abhyanga treatments last about one hour, however, we are there for about 2.5 hours total. Ideally you would have someone to be with the baby during the treatment, but this is flexible to the needs of each home.  For the treatment, we apply warm oil from head to toe using our own sesame oil blend with Ayurvedic herbs specific to postpartum healing. After the treatment, you’ll shower and we can provide belly binding if desired. During the visit, we may go over any additional questions you have about healing from birth and any baby care questions. 

Belly Binding is included with the purchase of any package.

50% of the invoice is due at time of booking, the remaining balance is due half way through services.

Abhyanga visits may be combined with any traditional postpartum care visit. 

Please see our FAQ page for more details.