by Sophie Messager
There is a belief in Western culture that a new mother needs to wait until 6 weeks post birth before she has a massage. We believe that we have to wait until we’ve had our 6 weeks check before we receive any treatment, and most people seem to believe this is true. In...
by Sophie Messager
You may have heard of a birth plan, but have you heard about a postnatal plan? In our culture we are often focused on the birth, and most of all, on the baby. It is clear from the focus antenatal classes have, there is preparation for the birth, and also preparation...
by Sophie Messager
All around the world, there is a custom to binding the hip and/or the belly for the first few weeks after birth. It makes sense when you think about it. During pregnancy, the body adapts to accommodate the growing baby: the pelvis tilts and widens, the spine curvature...
by Sophie Messager
I hate so-called ‘baby experts’ who promise that your baby will be happy and super easy to look after if you follow their rigid ‘schedule’. Gina Ford is the most famous one in the UK, but there are plenty of similar ones all over the world....
by Sophie Messager
All around the world there are (or used to be) traditional practices to help a new mother’s body heal after birth. Regardless of the continent, these traditions usually include some massage and wrapping rituals, as well as binding the belly and pelvis, and keeping the...
by Sophie Messager
In my book, Why postnatal recovery matters, I explain that postnatal recovery boils down to 4 pillars: social support, rest, food and bodywork. Social support is the foundation on which everything else is built. If you are going to rest, have some great nourishing,... The physical part of the online shop (rebozos and books) is temporarily closed as I am taking a break. The shop will reopen on the 19th of August. Online courses are still available Dismiss
