Post Partum Massage & Steam
Warm oil massage with herbal steam. Supports postpartum recovery.
Duration
90 min
Price
$175
Locations
Fremont
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Post Partum Massage and Steam: Ayurvedic Care for New Mothers
Post Partum Massage and Steam at Ayurhitam is a 90-minute classical Ayurvedic session designed specifically for new mothers in the post-natal period. Priced at $175 per session, this therapy is a beautiful combination of warm medicated oil massage (Abhyanga) followed by herbal steam (Swedana), tailored to support the specific physical, hormonal, and emotional needs of the post-partum window.
In Ayurveda, the 42 days following birth are considered a sacred window called Sutika Kala. During this time, the mother is considered particularly Vata-vulnerable, with an open birth channel, softened tissues, and a hormonal system in deep recalibration. Ayurvedic post-partum care is designed to close the birth channels, ground and warm Vata, rebuild strength, support milk supply, ease body aches, and support emotional wellbeing. It is considered one of the most important self-care windows in a woman’s life.
What is Ayurvedic Post Partum Care?
Ayurvedic post partum care, known as Sutika Paricharya, is a 3,000-year-old tradition of intentional care for new mothers. It includes daily warm oil massage, herbal steam, warm nourishing foods, herbal support, uninterrupted rest, and warmth in every form (warm oil, warm water, warm meals, warm room). The tradition understands that how a mother is cared for in the first 42 days shapes her health for decades to come.
At Ayurhitam, our Post Partum Massage and Steam session brings this tradition to the Bay Area. The session is delivered by therapists specifically trained in post-natal Ayurvedic care, with attention to the tender post-birth body, the emotional openness of new motherhood, and the specific needs of the recovery period.
How is Post Partum Massage and Steam Done at Ayurhitam?
The session begins in a warm, quiet therapy room with a short check-in about how you are feeling, how the baby is doing, and what your body most needs today. Warm sesame oil, often infused with post-partum specific herbs, is applied generously to the entire body. The therapist works with slow, grounding, warming strokes over the arms, shoulders, back, hips, legs, and gently over the abdomen (based on your comfort and birth history).
Herbal steam follows the massage. A warm herbal steam surrounds the body for 15 to 20 minutes, opening the pores, supporting the release of retained fluid, easing muscle soreness, and rebuilding warmth. The session ends with rest, warm water, and post-session guidance on daily self-oiling and warming practices. This session is often received weekly or every-other-week through the first few months post birth.
Benefits of Post Partum Massage and Steam
Vata Grounding: Traditionally used to soothe post-birth Vata imbalance.
Body Ache Relief: Eases the muscle soreness of the birth process and early breastfeeding posture.
Emotional Support: The warmth, quiet, and gentle care of the session support post-partum emotional wellbeing.
Better Sleep: Many new mothers report deeper sleep on the night of the session.
Milk Supply Support: Traditionally used to support healthy lactation.
Skin and Tissue Recovery: The warm oil supports the natural recovery of softened tissues.
Warmth Restoration: Rebuilds the deep body warmth Ayurveda considers essential post-birth.
Postural Support: Eases the neck, shoulder, and lower back tension of early caregiving.
Concerns Post Partum Massage and Steam Can Support
- General body aches and post-birth soreness
- Milk supply support
- Post-birth Vata imbalance (feeling scattered, cold, anxious)
- Fatigue and depletion
- Neck, shoulder, and lower back tension from feeding and holding baby
- Disturbed sleep in the post-partum window
- Emotional heaviness or post-partum mood shifts (alongside medical care)
- Slow recovery from Caesarean birth (once cleared by your doctor)
- Perineal healing (external, gentle work only)
- Recovery of pre-pregnancy body strength and warmth
Why Choose Ayurhitam for Post Partum Care in the Bay Area
- Specifically trained therapists: Our post-natal therapists are trained in classical Sutika Paricharya.
- Gentle, personalised care: Every session shaped around your birth story and current recovery.
- Classical Ayurvedic tradition: Rooted in a 3,000-year lineage of post-partum wisdom.
- Clean, private therapy space: Dedicated post-natal rooms in Fremont, CA.
- Home-visit possibility: Please ask about home-visit post-partum care for the first few weeks post-birth.
Featured Questions
Post-partum Ayurvedic care (Sutika Paricharya) is a classical 3,000-year-old tradition of intentional care for new mothers in the 42-day window after birth. It combines warm oil massage, herbal steam, warm nourishing foods, herbal support, uninterrupted rest, and warmth in every form. It is designed to close the birth channels, rebuild strength, support hormonal balance, and set the mother up for long-term wellness.
For vaginal birth, gentle Ayurvedic post-partum massage can typically start 7 to 10 days after birth once the initial recovery has begun. For Caesarean birth, we wait until your medical clearance (usually 6 to 8 weeks) and use very gentle techniques avoiding the incision area. Please share your birth history and medical clearance before booking.
Post Partum Massage uses specifically warming, grounding, Vata-pacifying strokes that are gentler than regular Abhyanga. The oil selection is post-partum specific, often including herbs that support tissue recovery and lactation. Therapists are trained in the specific needs of the post-partum body. The pace is slower, the pressure is lighter, and the emotional presence of the therapist is intentional.
The classical Ayurvedic recommendation is daily for the first 42 days post-birth. In practice, most Bay Area mothers do weekly or every-other-week clinical sessions at Ayurhitam alongside daily self-oiling at home. We can teach you the self-oiling routine during your first session so the benefits carry through the week.
Post Partum Massage and Steam is $175 per 90-minute session. Package pricing is available for a series (typically 5 to 10 sessions across the post-partum window). Please call 510-556-3738 for current pricing and package options.
Yes, Post Partum Massage at Ayurhitam uses food-grade, breastfeeding-safe oils and herbs. The herbs traditionally used in post-partum care are also traditionally used to support healthy lactation. Please share what medications you are taking and any specific concerns with our practitioner.
Yes, home-visit post-partum care may be available for the first few weeks post-birth for clients in the Fremont area. Please call 510-556-3738 to ask about home-visit availability and pricing.
Yes, once you have received medical clearance (typically 6 to 8 weeks post-Caesarean). Our therapists use very gentle techniques, avoid the incision area, and focus on the neck, shoulders, upper back, arms, and legs until the abdominal area is fully cleared. Please share your medical clearance before booking.
Ayurvedic post-partum care in the Bay Area is offered at Ayurhitam, 43255 Mission Blvd, Suite 100, Fremont, CA 94539. Call 510-556-3738 to book, or to ask about home-visit availability for the first few weeks post-birth.
Book your Post Partum Massage and Steam session at Ayurhitam today. Call 510-556-3738. Available at both Fremont and Sunnyvale.
Disclaimer: Ayurhitam is an Ayurvedic wellness center. The services offered are traditional Ayurvedic practices for wellness support and are not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, or advice from a licensed physician. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. Please consult your medical doctor before beginning any Ayurvedic wellness program, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a medical condition.
