If you recently had a baby, your body has been through a lot. Now what?
In this episode, Stefanie Turzinski, an Appleton-based prenatal & postpartum specialized Licensed Massage Therapist explains how postpartum massage can relieve tension, balance hormones, and encourage faster recovery during the 4th trimester, giving moms the care they truly deserve.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The gap in postpartum care
- Home tips for helping your body recover quicker
- C-section scars
- Benefits of postpartum massage
- What family members can do to support a woman's recovery at home
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Stefanie Turzinski, owner of Nurtured Roots Prenatal Massage based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
- Part 1: Prenatal Massage 101: How Touch Prepares You for Birth
- Part 2: The 4th Trimester: How Massage Can Support Postpartum Recovery
- Part 3: Touch as Medicine: Infant Massage for Colic, Digestion & Sleep
- Part 4: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Tiny Rituals for Tired Moms
👋Connect with Stefanie:
🔗 Stefanie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
💲Coupons & Promos
$45 off a massage service - mention Motherhood Alliance podcast at appointment
📍Resources mentioned in this episode:
The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou
The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Birth Without Fear: The Judgment-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum by January Harshe
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts Too: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
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