קימפּעטאָרין Kimpetorin
Therapeutic Postpartum Care for Mothers based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and other cultural wisdom's from around the world
Most cultures around the world have the tradition and understand the importance of the postpartum 4th trimester. In the Chinese tradition this is called the Sitting Moon period which lasts from 30-40 days. This is the time to heal and restore. They know if the new mother is cared for in the first month, even if she was not healthy before, her health will be rebuilt. In this special window of time the mother has healing restorative treatments preformed. This also helps prevent postpartum depression that is so prevalent in our present day culture.
Postpartum care for the entire “4th Trimester” from Hilah Zohar, Holistic Practitioner can include
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Mother Roasting
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Postpartum
Massage
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Prenatal Massage
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Chinese Medicinal
Herbal Tea
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Sitz Bath Herbs
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Visceral
Manipulation
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Belly-Hip Binding
Mother Roasting
After giving birth it is
essential that the new mom is kept warm for the first 6weeks. She has lost blood,
energy and heat and is depleted. To aid in her recovery and restore energy I do
what is called “Mother Roasting”. It is keeping the mother warm specifically
using moxa. Moxa is the herb mugwort, it is rolled in a stick and lit. It is
held over the skin at certain points on the lower abdomen, lower back and on
legs till the area is warmed. The treatment should be repeated often and is
experienced as very comfortable, relaxing and revitalizing.
Moxa’s warmth penetrates deeply and is an
effective treatment to warm the uterus and softens lumps. It has been shown to
help dry up lochia, prevent or treat hemorrhage, shrink the uterus back to
normal size and stimulate milk production, it replenishes the mother’s energy
and encourages healing
Chinese Medicinal Herbal Teas
Chinese medicinal teas are
used in assisting women in their post partum recovery. For the first week after
delivery the mother is given a formula to support milk production and help
remove old blood from the uterus, this shortens the length of time that the
mother bleeds. Then for the following
three weeks the formula is changed to strengthen, build and fortify her system.
Postpartum Massage
Massage is an important
healing tool in postpartum care. It helps realign the pelvis, spine, neck and
shoulders to relieve soreness, stiffness and pain after birth and from nursing.
Visceral Manipulation
Pregnancy, childbirth and
your growing uterus creates extra pressure and displaces vital organs. Visceral
Manipulation is a gentle non invasive touch that encourages normal mobility,
tone and motion of organs and connective tissue, improving functioning of
individual organs and organ systems.
Visceral Manipulation has
been used in many traditional cultures to facilitate the new mothers healing.
Sitz Bath
Sitz Baths sooths, reduces
swelling and heals the micro tears and burning sensation upon urinating that
happens after childbirth. Heat increases circulation, which allows the fluids
sitting in the tissues to be carried away, while fresh oxygenated blood brings
nutrients and speeds healing. A blend of herbs is used in creating the sitz
brew.
Based on Hilah's 30 years as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner plus ongoing doula and bodywork services, Hilah provide this specialized personal postpartum care for new mothers, which helps new moms get back into pre-pregnancy shape and on their feet faster and regain their strength and energy for years to come.
The incontrovertible truth is this: If a new mother is cared for in the first month, even if they were not healthy before, their health will be rebuilt!
Hilah also works with a team of other postpartum doulas who together provide support for the mother, baby, and entire family.
For more information contact Hilah Zohar at 415-573-4753 or by email at: hilahzohar@gmail.com
Mother Roasting, Binding, Massage visits — $95 / hour
