Mother Roasting - Special Postpartum Session

Mother Roasting

History

Mother Roasting is the practice of warming the new mother to aid in recovery from childbirth and restore energy. This takes different forms in various cultures. In Malaysia, a massage is given with a special stone that is heated on the fire, wrapped in a cloth and placed on the abdomen. In Thailand, the fire was at the mother's bedside, where she would lie day and night rotating her body every half an hour. In the Hopi Indian culture in Arizona, the mother was rested on top of a heated bed of sand and a sheepskin, and then covered well.

The treatment

Mother roasting is performed about two weeks after the delivery of your new baby. Our treatment uses hot (not too hot!) stones and heated essential oils to help nourish your Qi (vital energy) and Blood. You will leave feeling renewed, rested and balanced.

This treatment is aimed at supporting the new mother, rather than the newborn. During the birthing experience a woman will have used vital resources often leaving her feeling exhausted, under-nourished, lacking in energy, and often weepy due to the hormonal fluctuations.  Our treatment utilizes the body's own healing mechanisms, encouraging the rejuvenation and circulation of blood and vital energy which are essential to support a new mother. New moms tend to leave the session feeling enriched, deeply fortified and more able physically and mentally to cope with the post partum period. We also make it possible for you as a new mom to bring your newborn with you, so you don't have to feel the anxiety of having to leave your baby with anyone, unless of course you want to.  The treatment has a secondary effect on the newborn as the mother will be more relaxed, rejuvenated and happy, therefore passing this state of equilibrium onto her new baby/babies.

Are there any circumstances when you shouldn't have the treatment?

Yes, we would not give this treatment to a Woman who gave birth by caesarean section or those showing signs of internal heat. If you have received a caesarean section then it is really beneficial to come and receive some acupuncture and reflexology to help accelerate your healing process.

If you have any questions about Mother Roasting or would like to schedule a session, please call (323) 549-0070.