In order to celebrate the birth, the achievement of the mother and the wonderful arrival of the baby, as well as support the recovery of the mother after birth, we offer postnatal treatments at the mother’s home. Considered the Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy, the 40 days after birth is referred to as ” The Sacred Window”. Adapting the traditional Ayurvedic programme that is time honoured in India, our programme promotes a quick physiological recovery after birth to make the mother strong and healthy.

Be-spoke Postnatal Programme

Our postnatal treatment includes:

• GBM Full Body Massage that includes Creative Healing:

  -       A full digestive tone-up - the digestive system is usually very delicate after giving birth. This includes treatments for the pancreas and liver.

  -       A female treatment - to help the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes go back to their pre-pregnant shape, size and tone. Also, the uterus is toned, drained and supported.

  -       Ayurvedic elements are employed to tone the skin and get rid of subcutaneous fluid retention and cellulite on the thighs, legs, arms, buttocks, and the whole back. Warm dry powder herbal Potlis (bolus) [Potlis are herbs are bound in a muslin cloth] are patted and stroked on the body in a set pattern (this is sometimes referred to as herbal stamping).

  Note: If you wish to experience a synchronised postnatal massage with two practitioners for a luxurious treatment, then this is available.

• Tummy Wrapping - The belly wrap is to help your ribs come in and support your abdominal organs better and dissuade bloating. After your postnatal treatment your Practitioner can show you how to put on your wrap. (Note: for C-sections this wrap is applied higher up, well clear of the C-section scar). (The Gowri Wrap is an additional cost)

Extra treatments available on request:

• Vaginal Fumigation with herbal smoke. (£50)

• Bespoke Postnatal Eating Plan
  Home visit and cookery demonstration can be arranged with our Ayurvedic Doctor for 4 Hours at £360 (General GBM Dietary Guidelines Postnatally are in the GBM Postnatal Guidelines)

• Postnatal Closing Ceremony – This is performed after 40 postnatal days for mothers who have had 2 or more postnatal treatments a week for 6 weeks.  The 2-3 hour ceremony consists of a full body massage, followed by a ceremonial application of sandalwood paste on the face and the whole of the body. The ceremony ends with a meditative floral warm bath, using essential oils and organic flower petals. This is performed by 2 GBM Practitioners and costs £400 

When and how? These treatments are provided by 1 or 2 practitioners, ideally 2 to 3 times a week for 6 weeks, but can also be arranged daily if desired. They can be started immediately after a normal birth or if you had a C-section you can have Reflexology or GBM Massage using Creative Healing from one of our practitioners on day 2 or 3.

You can decide with your practitioner how often you have treatments.

Cost:

• Two practitioners - synchronised treatment for 1.5 hours: £300

• A single practitioner visiting you at home for 2 hours: £200

We kindly ask all clients to arrange for babies to be looked after during treatments so that we can be time-efficient and give you the best possible treatments. Please ensure that babies have been fed just before your practitioner arrives so that there are no interruptions to your treatment.