Post-natal In-Patient Massage

[27.lyn]

Hey, all! I'm looking for input on post-natal massage in a hospital setting. We're establishing a program offering new moms a 20-minute en suite massage as part of an upgrade package the hospital offers. I'm especially interested in suggestions about natural lotions that won't introduce anything toxic or allergenic into a nursing mom's milk.

Thank you in advance for any insight you can lend. I love this board and tell all of my therapist friends and students how brilliant you people are.

 

[Ahmad Sheikh Aljoofri]

I would probably use food oils rather than lotions. Olive, almond, grape seed, sesame, avacado.....if it can be eaten, it is safe to put into the blood stream via the skin.

 

[lilharibo]

I'd suggest using jojoba, or jojoba, or jojoba....... no aromatherapy, no nut oils.

Hwo are you going to handle C-sections? Are you using something like the bodyCushion? I couldn't imagine doing a post-natal treatment without one.

Are you taking a table in or doing it on the bed? I just take the bodyCushion in and do it on the bed. Only time I have had problems is when someone is in a double bed, but since most hospital beds are single, it hardly ever happens (plus I now ask since I encountered the double bed)

 

[Louise]

Thanks for the replies. I'm leaning toward jojoba or grapeseed, but the other therapist wants to use a lotion. Let me know if you can mention any particular brands of lotion that fit the bill.

Again, I appreciate your help.