Post-Natal Massage | goldenwellness

traditional indonesian post-natal treatment

an effective ancient tradition

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Who Will Be Conducting The Post-Natal Massage Treatment?

GWT have trained all our Therapist professionally on a one to one basis to maintain the quality of standard on the service. We will not compromise on our standard of service to our customers. Any Therapist that GWT sends to you is trained to perform to the highest level of their knowledge and skills.

When Can The Post-Natal Treatment Begin?
The sessions will usually commence from the 5th day to before 3 months (anytime in between). In the case that the mother is not comfortable upon reaching home and needs more time to adjust to the situation then the sessions can commence on a later date but as soon as possible maybe in a week or two as some mothers' prefer this. This is for those who have gone through the process of normal birth.

In the event of a Caesarian Section (C-Section) then it must be performed after the incision has closed properly. The massage will then commence usually after 1 month (30 days).

Which Location Will The Treatment Be Conducted At?

All post-natal treatment sessions will be done in the comfort of your own home.

What Are The Items I Need To Prepare For The Session?
1. A comfortable single foamy mattress about 2 to 3 inches thick to be placed on the floor.

2. A big space as the Therapist will need to move around you since this is a full body massage from head to toe.
3. 2 big bath towels to cover yourself.
4. A small stack of used newspapers.

Is The Session Going To Be Painful?
No, the sessions being done by us is not painful at all. There should not be more pain incurred by you then the one you are already having. Our Therapist are well trained to provide the right pressure to help eliminate your pain and not to give you more pain.

What To Expect For The Treatment?
Arrangement will usually be made in the mornings as it is with traditional customs to begin the massage. The massage will last about 50 minutes and then will proceed to the wrapping that is the (bengkung). The length of the cloth varies from 12-16 metres. Your height and weight depicts the length of your cloth. You will have the cloth on for the whole day until the next morning when you remove it to shower and the same procedure takes place again. This repeats itself until the last day.

Can Aircon Be Used During The Treatment Session?

From our observation over the past 18 years, we suggest that you use the aircon instead of fan as the wind from the fan gets into your system faster than the air-con. In Singapore the whether is so hot so please do not deprive yourself of it. You can call us for more information on this.

Do I Need To Purchase Any Items From GWT?
Yes but it is optional! That is the Abdominal Binder to wear after the 7 (Seven) days as on the last day there won't be any cloth binding and you will need to use this to further hold the work that we have already done for your body. You have to get the brown/white velcro type for a good support. It can be bought from the hospital pharmacy and it comes in S, M & L. Ask the staff at the pharmacy to pick the right size for you. This binder is usually recommended for those undergoing C-section operation as well. For those who have the green OSIM brand type is also ok so you don’t have to make another purchase unnecessarily. On the last day the Therapist will teach you how to use the abdominal binder in the right way. Our suggestion is not to buy the binder first because when you have just delivered your tummy will be quite big and the pharmacy will ask you to get an "L" size. Then after your 7 treatment sessions with us you will go to an "M" size or "S" size. You are able to purchase it from GWT. Just inform our Therapist on day 5 to give us ample time for your purchase.

Will The Bengkung (Wrap) Be Changed Everyday?

Yes, in our practice it is for good hygiene purposes that the cloth (bengkung) be changed every single day as the mother cannot bathe and understandably with all the nutritious food being cooked with ginger the perspiration is more. We have taken this into consideration and we use only 100% cotton cloth that is of thin consistency and very breathable but which gives very good effect on the body after the wrap. (2 bengkungs will be provided for each customer). Please bear in mind that the bengkung is used only for wrapping your body despite of the colors and patterns they come in. GWT have taken pains to make sure that each and every bengkung is sterilized for the next customers use. The older the cloth the better the feel for this trade as newer cloth always has a lot of starch in it and it takes a long time to get rid of it. Worse you will not feel comfortable in it if it is new.

Will My Tummy Be Flattened & Will I Lose Weight?
Yes. Both of this will happen simultaneously because with the wrapping (bengkung) around the waist, buttocks and hips being worn by the mother for at least 20-22 hours a day and continuously for 7 days will help the contraction of pelvic bones and flatten the tummy faster to pre-pregnancy stage so that the mother will not have to up size her clothes. The wrap (bengkung) will be tightly woven around the body and because of this it is believed to decrease appetite which will eventually lead to weight loss. Mothers will need to do at least a minimum of seven bindings to see the results. This will also help with faster contraction of the uterus countered with the treatment given. Mothers who have taken Epidural and encounter back problems will also benefit GREATLY from this wrap.

NOTE: As our bodies chemistry varies from individual to individual so is the end results and the weight loss criteria. There are many contributory factors like how much a person eats, does she get enough sleep, what is her stress level like, does she have enough support from her immediate family members, is she breast feeding etc..

Can I Still Breast Feed & Will My Movements Be Restricted?

Yes you can still breastfeed and no your movements will not be restricted. Even though the wrap (bengkung) is tightly wrapped around your body it will loosen up a bit when you walk so you will feel more comfortable later.

What Oils Are Used For The Body & What Are Its Benefits?

Only the best carrier oils that are 100% cold pressed (the best oil for Traditional Massage and the proper oil's for any body massage) are used to provide a smooth consistency without causing any irritation to the skin and most importantly the oils dry off after about 2 – 3 hours giving mothers the non-sticky feeling. On top of that GWT sources their essential oils from all around the world & only with the highest quality. Our career base oil is water dispersible hence its absorption into the skin is more profound and mothers heal faster. The tantalizing smell of the aroma is so soothing to the nose so you get the perfect unique Traditional Indonesian Treatment session plus the therapeutic values of the essential oils and it is odorless when it dries up that no one knows you’ve had a massage. This particular oil that is being used have the contents of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, Vit K and Vitamin E and will help those with even very sensitive skin and eczema (dry or weeping). It will not cause any irritation to the skin. The base oil is then mixed with another 4 essential oils to give mothers the best care ever and the benefits are listed as below:-

Encourages cell renewal thus heals scar tissues and reduces stretch marks, balances sebum, helps keep skin supple, tonifies dull congested skin.
Improves circulation and stimulates lymphatic system.
Improves self-confidence, tonic, lifts the spirits and relieves anxiety, relieves stress, optimism, lifts depression, calms nerves and warms emotions.
Helps reduce cellulite and water retention.
Gives a sense of strength and courage.
Cleans out intestines, liver, colon, relieves colic, flatulence and constipation.
Increases milk flow in nursing mothers as it is estrogenic.
Cleanses kidneys and stimulates them.
Detoxifies the body in general.
Balances hormone imbalance thus improving on post natal depression and mood swings.
Tonic for aches and pains.
Stimulates and thus strengthens the nerves and mind.
Stimulates digestion, relieves bowel problems and constipation by aiding peristalsis.
Clears out blood clots and any remaining dirty blood.
Reduces swelling in the veins.

What Are The Benefits Of The Post-Natal Treatment?

Reduces wind that is trapped inside the body during and after birth.
Fast contraction of the pelvic joints and rib cage.
Fast contraction of the uterus with sengkak method.
To flatten the tummy or the remaining baby bump so mothers don't still look pregnant.
Relieves muscular restrictions, tightness, stiffness and spasm.
Enhances the blood circulation, thus increasing the amount of oxygen and nutrients available to the muscles.
Promotes rapid disposal of waste products and replenishment of nutritive materials through increased circulation, further reducing muscle fatigue and soreness. (Good for constipated persons).
Helps to maintain the muscle in the best possible state of nutrition, flexibility and vitality thus hastening muscle recovery and enabling muscles to function at maximum after giving birth.
Reduce the discomfort of backache for those who have taken Epidural injections or those who just suffer from backache due to their pregnancy.
Reduces migraines and headaches.
Removes access blood clots thus reducing the risks of cysts in the future.
Strengthens the wall of the womb hence preventing any miscarriage in the future.

Will I Be Able To Go For My Checkup At The Hospital After The Treatment With The Tummy Wrap?

Yes definitely. A Lot of babies are jaundiced after they are being born and it starts to show from the 2nd or 3rd day on wards and understandably the parents are anxious and would want to make trips down to the hospital. Our suggestion is to do the traditional massage in the morning before you go to the hospital so as not to miss a session and your body will feel more firm and everything in place further more as earlier mentioned there is no odor so no one needs to know you had a massage. The tummy wrap will not show under your clothing so don’t worry.

Will The Treatment Be Done Continuously For 7(Seven) Days?

Yes for the benefit of the mother we suggest that it does go on straight for seven days including Saturdays and Sundays and Public Holidays. If you need to go for a check up yourself then please do make the arrangement with your gynea in the morning & do the treatment and wrap later in the afternoon. This can be arranged for. Usually the schedule on the other days stays fixed. Don’t worry there will be flexibility for trips to the hospital however on the other hand please do inform the Therapist in advance of your scheduled appointment so as not to inconvenience the other mothers that we are servicing.

Can I Change The Treatment Timing Every Day To Suit Myself?

It will be rather difficult for this as the Therapist has to attend to other post-natal customers and the Therapist schedule will run haywire. Please spare a thought for this. Post-natal sessions are usually done in the mornings which starts with the first customer at 8.00am the next one at 10.00am then 12.00pm and ends with the last customer at 2.00pm. GWT will not entertain last minute changes unless it is an emergency so as to be fair to all of our customers. Timing can only be changed if other mothers that we are servicing agrees to change their timing with you. If it is not possible then GWT will not be held responsible for this whatsoever and customers will still have to pay for their missed sessions.

Must I Be Punctual For My Sessions?
Yes if possible with of course a plus five or ten minutes because if you are the first customer at 8.00am and if the therapist has to wait half an hour and start the massage at 8.30am then the next customer at 10.00am will start at 10.30am and it will be the same for the rest. All will be pushed half an hour later because there is only one hour in between for the therapist to travel to the next destination. In light of this GWT asks the co-operation of our customers to be on time.

Telephone Calls For Booking
If you have made a phone call to us please give us your name as in the booking. Do not book as ABC then inform us you are XYZ after your delivery because we will not be able to trace your booking and in any case if we do not return your call please do call us back also and we would be obliged to serve you anyway we can. If you SMS/WhatsApp us please leave your name as we have many other customers who SMS or WhatsApp us too.

Products For Post-Natal
Please see under products for the Shampoo and Shower Gel information.

When Must I Make The Booking & Payment For My PN Treatment Session?

Usually bookings for the post-natal massage is done three to six (3-6) months ahead. Normally customers would start their pre-natal massage (during pregnancy) at 3 months with us and carry through until birth and then followed by the post-natal Treatment massage. All you have to do for the post-natal massage booking is to send us a crossed cheque payable to "Golden Wellness Therapeutic Pte Ltd" with a sum of S$115 which is not refundable under any circumstances and post it to Golden Wellness Therapeutic Pte Ltd, 32B Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058339. When we receive your cheque we will sms you that GWTPL have received your cheque. Once the bank has made clearance on the amount then one of our staff will call you back to take down your details and only then the booking is confirmed.

The deposit is to confirm the booking and to reserve a place for you as priority is given to customers who have paid the downpayment. The balance of the total payment of the package is usually collected on the last day of service provided, which is on the 7th day and the payment terms is cash. Please keep this sms as a receipt of deposit as no other receipts will be issued due to the uncertain timing of delivery.

What If I Have Delivered But Do Not Have A Booking ?

If you have delivered and do not have a booking then do not despair as we keep some slots for this type of cases. But there is a difference to it in a sense that you have to pay the whole lump sum of the payment in cash on the first day of service as per GWTPL's Company Policy and in all fairness to those who had made their booking earlier i.e. 3-6 months before their delivery date.

CURRENT MARKET REVIEW ON OILS BEING USED IN TRADITIONAL MASSAGE

1) Baby Oil
2) Cooking Oil
3) Winter Green Oil (In large quantities is considered poison)
4) Coconut Oil
5) Balm Oil
6) Onion Oil cooked with Lemongrass, turmeric and onion.
7) Soya Oil

8) Olive Oil

9) Mushroom Oil

10) Creams

REMARKS

Some of the above oils leaves a pungent smell on the mattress and your house and usually it does not go away. Imagine your selves being rubbed with these oils and the thought that you will not be able to shower normally but only using the recommended herbs. You will have to discard the mattress at the end of the session. Further more there is no therapeutic value and the oils stay on your skin the whole day with that smelly odor and greasy feeling.

TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK

If by chance those oils above mentioned are being used and you are being charged the market rate of S$50 isn’t this too expensive. Those oils can be bought at very reasonable rates at your convenient store. You decide the best for yourself and your baby especially if you are breastfeeding.

IMPORTANT NOTES.

Please check with your therapist which oils they are using for your own benefit and whether it is safe for breast feeding if you don’t decide to use us.

NOTE: Essential Oils are 100% pure and without HARMFUL chemicals in them that makes it safe for use.