Postpartum: Pelvic Therapy and Closing of the Bones
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." -Osho In many cultures the first 40 days of postpartum are considered to be a sacred time. The birthing person is cherished, nurtured and honored. Family and friends shower the postpartum person with daily massages, warm soaks, healing teas and soups, pelvic wraps and tender gifts are given to the mother. In some traditions the birthing person is not allowed to bathe herself alone, she is accompanied by trustworthy friends or grannies who scrub and rinse her body. The postpartum person and their womb are of the highest priority. Doctors, midwives and doulas often extend their care way beyond six weeks to ensure the mother’s physical and mental healing are given adequate attention. Traditional postpartum practices are common to every continent. Some cultures have misguided beliefs that the celebration and nurturing of the p...
