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Malay Postpartum Tradition

I come from a mixed background, my mother is Singaporean, and my father American. Growing up for the first part of my life in South East Asia there is a strong influence of my mothers heritage instilled in me. After giving birth to our first born, Aya, I followed a Malay traditional way of postpartum healing. This consisted of a series of postpartum massages, body scrubs, herbal teas, feminine wash, tummy paste, belly binding and a specific diet. All of these things helped heal my body, mind and soul, as not only a baby is born, but so is a mother. With each baby comes a new birth within the mother and I realized that my postpartum life, though faced with some challenges, was fairly good as far as how I was emotionally and physically feeling.
I soon learned that Malaysia has the lowest postpartum depression rate in the world at 2.9% and Singapore being right behind them. Mothers in Malaysia go through the same postpartum care I did over a period of 44 days. This period is primarily focused on the mother, pampering her, building her strength, and healing after birth. We forget that our bodies go through a huge amount of change over ten months and needs time to heal.The placenta alone leaves behind a wound the size of a dinner plate that begins to heal and shrink once it is birthed, and our bodies take two to four weeks to close after opening 10 cm. More changes start happening as your uterus shrinks, your digestive system begins to regulate itself, the production of breast milk, and everything working on over drive after loosing blood and fluids from birth. This is what we call entering a cold state due to birth after being in a hot state during pregnancy.
By using these herbal nutrients, and naturally reheating our bodies, we are able to speed the recovery of birth and balancing the body and mind.

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Floral Postpartum Herbal Sitz Bath

Also known as Mandi Bunga, is traditional drawn for a mother after birth during her postpartum recovery period. It is also done for a bride on her Henna night, and before her wedding. This is the first thing done in the service allowing you to enter a relaxed state of mind. Herbs are boiled prior and added to the bath that aid in swelling, soreness, healing of stitches, muscle aches and discomfort. Flowers are then added to help increase radiance, highlight your inner beauty and develop a positive aura and vibe. Babies are always welcomed!

Traditional flowers used in the bath:

-Jasmine has a beautiful scent and is an antidepressants, antiseptic, and can help reduce cramping

-Kenanga to help with the nervous system and can reduce fever after child birth or mastitis.

-Rose petals to help soothe irritated skin and enhance your mood.

-Kaffir lime and the leaves to help with blood circulation, aid in body aches and battle body odors.

Peri-steam

Perineum steaming is practiced in many cultures for thousands of years. The herbs used are focused for the postpartum mother that help in healing of stitches, detoxing the body and womb, reheating the womb, shrinks swollen tissue, improving blood circulation, and nourishes and tones the uterus. Sit on the stool and enjoy your steam with a nice cup of tea for 20-30 minutes. This is traditionally done everyday for 30 days after birth within the Malay culture. It is also very beneficial outside of birth as it can help regulate periods, reduce PMS and painful cramps, help with UTI or yest infections as well as generally feeling good about yourself. My herbal steaming products are sourced with love and care from The Sabrina Elizabeth Shop.

Spice Herbal Compress

The spice herbal compress is made fresh and yours to keep after the session. It is heated up and massaged onto the abdomen, arms and hands. This helps remove trapped air, promote shrinking of the womb, aids in digestion, breaks up blood clots allowing for an easier flow and faster recovery. It also helps reduce inflammation in the muscles and joints. You can keep it in your refrigerator for 7 days and use as an exfoliation tool in the shower or soak it in your bath water.

Inside the compress is lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves, camphor oil, salt and pepper.

Enjoy the warm compress and soothing smells while listening to some Javanese spa music to take you away from your surroundings to a place of peace.

Heating Oil Massage

A massage is given focused on your abdomen area as well as hands, arms, feet, and the face. The herbal oil is special blend to bring heat back to the body and further relax your muscles and joints. It helps to remove stress and toxins, improves breathing, helps with digestion and stimulates blood flow to reduce muscle aches and tension.

Bengkung belly bind

At the end of our session, a paste is applied to your abdomen to help in shrinkage of skin and muscles, aiding in toning and the release of trapped air, water retention and fats. the paste is yours to keep and use for 6 weeks. The bind is then wrapped from your hips to just under your breast supporting your pelvic floor, back, and abdomen. I will take my time to show and teach you how to do this so you may continue to use it every day for 6 weeks. To learn more about these benefits please visit my bengkung binding info page.