To bear and raise a child is no easy feat. Labour is exhausting and can put a woman’s body through the wringer. While eating well and getting adequate rest can speed up the body’s recovery after delivery, going for a postnatal massage in Singapore can also help you heal physically and emotionally.
A common form of postnatal massage, jamu massage is a Malay-Indonesian practice that uses formulas made from plant roots, leaves, bark and fruits to soothe the uterus and abdominal muscles. Some postnatal massages also incorporate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to promote blood circulation.
Here are 10 places new mothers can look to for a postnatal massage in Singapore that will help massage your aches, bloating and worries away. Some of them also offer facials and other treatments so you can further pamper yourself—because you deserve it.
Muscle tension and back pain are common ailments that come with childbirth, so try a soothing massage from Postnatal Massage Singapore. Apart from a binding session to help you get back to your pre-pregnancy body, the massage also works on your legs to reduce water retention, swelling and leg cramps.
Your arms, shoulders, neck and head will receive gentle kneads to soothe aches, while the application of Pilis, a herbal tincture, calms migraines and prevents future ones.
As some mothers approach their confinement period more traditionally, Postnatal Massage Singapore’s services are all home-based. You will have to prepare 2 large and 2 smaller towels for every session, while your massage therapist will provide a bed sheet protector.
Price: From $718 for a 75-minute Post Natal Massage Package (7 sessions)
Booking: Call 6417 9690 or fill in the booking form to make an appointment
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Daily)
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A full body massage is a restorative experience, but a postnatal massage takes a woman’s postpartum body into consideration. Jamu Massage offers a postnatal massage package that begins with a hot stone compression to ease muscles and nerves.
A ginger-infused herbal blend will then be applied on the tummy area to firm the skin and reduce bloating, while a breast massage helps to clear blocked ducts and assist in lactation. The treatment also uses a bengkung, which is a customised version of a slimming wrap. It’s a long cloth that helps to keep you trim around the waist while improving your posture.
This massage will take place in your home, so you’ll have to prepare a mattress, 2 large and 2 small towels beforehand. Jamu Massage’s therapist will provide the rest, including a binder and a massage oil specially for your baby.
Price: From $550 for an 80-minute Classical Traditional Jamu Post-Natal Massage Package (5 sessions)
Address: 180 Joo Chiat Road, #03-01, Singapore 427451
Booking: Call 9271 6091 / 9771 2669, email jamumassage@outlook.com or fill in the contact form to make an appointment
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 9am to 4.30pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
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A massage parlour founded by a mother herself, Mummy’s Massage has therapeutic massages for mums pre- and post-childbirth. If you’re looking for a treatment to relieve strained muscles and speed up your recovery period, try its Deluxe Basic postnatal massage package.
Each session starts with a relaxing massage, followed by a heat therapy treatment. The massage will wrap up with a tummy bind to firm the stomach muscles and reduce water retention.
When you sign up for a package, you’ll receive a bottle of lemongrass or ginger massage oil, a jamu herbal lotion, herbal bath salts, herbal feminine wash and a batik bengkung binder. You can schedule an appointment at the massage clinic or in your own home.
Price: From $658 for a 75-minute Deluxe Basic postnatal massage package (7 sessions)
Address: 371 Beach Road, #B1-60 City Gate Mall, Singapore 199597
Booking: Call 3138 1909, email ask@mummysmassage.com to make an appointment, or fill in the contact form to book an appointment in the massage clinic or in your home
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Mondays to Fridays) | Closed on Saturdays & Sundays
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Fusing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with massage, Madam Partum has complete TCM programmes for mothers. Its Qi-boosting Postpartum Massage Therapy stimulates acupressure points to correct any hormonal imbalances in your body.
Tuina techniques used in the therapy will promote blood circulation, contract the uterus and aid in weight loss. If your breasts feel full and painful, the massage also helps with lactation issues for healthy milk flow.
Price: From $96.30 for a 60-minute session of Qi-boosting Postpartum Massage Therapy
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Booking: Call 6663 3933, WhatsApp 8166 0060 or email enquiry@madampartum.com to make an appointment
Opening hours: 10am to 9pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 10am to 6pm (Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays)
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To unknot tight muscles and ease strains, try Alltentic’s Signature Jamu Postnatal Massage. Each session takes about an hour, as the therapist uses heated stones and jamu massage techniques to quell pains and improve milk flow.
When you sign up for a package, you’ll also receive a customised cloth binder and a bottle of baby massage oil for your little one. On top of that, premium jamu blends will be applied during your treatment sessions too. You are also required to make a booking 3 months before your estimated delivery date.
As Alltentic provides massages in the comfort of your own home, you’ll have to prepare a mattress, 2 large towels and 2 hand towels. If you have space constraints, the massage therapist will perform the treatment on your bed. Alltentic’s portable massage bed is also available for rent at $85.
Price: $599 for a 5-day Alltentic Signature Jamu Postnatal Massage Package
Booking: Call 6565 0636, email info@alltentic.com or fill up the booking form to make an appointment
Opening hours: 10.30am to 6.30pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 10.30am to 1.30 pm (Saturdays) | Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
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A body massage home service, The Outcall Spa has a Postnatal Package to help you regain your strength and vitality after a tiring childbirth. Each session begins with a soothing jamu oil massage. Then, the massage therapist will use bengkung binding to provide support for your torso and pelvis, while it firms up the abdominal muscles.
You can also incorporate its Fat Diminisher Therapy into your postnatal package. It combines hand massage with a non-invasive slimming device that uses high-frequency vibrations to massage your entire body.
Price: From $988 for a 5-day Postnatal Package
Booking: Call / WhatsApp / SMS 8782 0561 or fill in the contact form to make an appointment
Opening hours: 2pm to 1am (Daily)
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If you’re struggling with insomnia and bloating after giving birth, you’ll find Babies Bellies’ Jamu Post Natal Massage incredibly restorative. The warm massage stretches out tight, sore muscles, while it reduces fluid retention and the appearance of stretch marks.
Apart from toning your body, the relaxing massage also slows down a stressful day to care for your mental well-being. If you’re unable to make your way down to its outlet at Novena, you can request for a therapist to come to your home instead.
Price: From $345 for a 5-day Jamu Post Natal Treatment Package
Address: 10 Sinaran Drive, #04-39 to 44, Square 2, Singapore 307506 | 9 King Albert Park, #01-17 KAP Residences, Singapore 598333
Booking: Call 6296 7198 / 9228 6372 or email enquiries@babiesbellies.sg to make an appointment
Opening hours: 10.30am to 9.30pm (Daily)
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With massages from Beauty Mums & Babies, you can expect your postpartum period to be a more comfortable one. Its Signature Postnatal Body Massage combines Javanese techniques with TCM to relieve pain, decrease swelling and regulate hormones.
If you’re experiencing postpartum breakouts, try the spa’s Bliss Facial. It combats hormonal imbalances to decongest skin and reduce future breakouts for a clearer complexion.
Price: From $189 for a 75-minute session of Signature Postnatal Body Massage
Address: 290 Orchard Road, #14 -11/12 Paragon Tower 1, Singapore 238859
Booking: Call 6235 0688, WhatsApp 8818 5033 or email enquiry@beautymumsbabies.com to make an appointment
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (Mondays to Saturdays) | Closed on Sundays
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A build-up of lactic acid can cause tension, cramps and muscle contractions after labour, making it very uncomfortable for any new mum. Hana Body Works has a postnatal massage treatment to bring ease to your body.
It uses traditional Javanese techniques to treat aches and pains. A first-time mother said the sessions were especially relaxing as she’d been feeling rather stressed. The belly-binding also helped to shrink her tummy too.
Price: From $95 for a 105-minute Post Natal Confinement Treatment
Address: 317B Yishun Avenue 9, #12-288 Yishun Greenwalk, Singapore 762317
Booking: Call 8434 1902, email rjrozana@gmail.com or make an appointment on its Facebook page
Opening hours: 9.30am to 8pm (Mondays to Saturdays) | 10am to 6pm (Sundays)
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To schedule some self-care sessions at home, try SpaJelita’s Jelita Royal Mummy Care, a postnatal massage package. Its full body massage treatment regulates hormones, reduces swelling and promotes better rest at night.
The massage can help restore your body to its pre-pregnancy state and assist with the recovery of a C-section delivery. You’ll also receive a complimentary facial when you sign up for the Jelita Royal Mummy Care package. Since the sessions will take place in your home, there will also be an additional transport fee of $10.
Apart from postnatal massages, SpaJelita also offers slimming treatments, facials and bridal packages.
Price: $830 for a 60-minute Jelita Royal Mummy Care package (7 sessions)
Address: 150 Changi Road, #01-02 Guthrie Building, Singapore 419973
Booking: Call 6345 4565 / 9625 5913 (After 7pm), WhatsApp 9627 4977 or email info@spajelita.com to make an appointment
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (Daily)
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You deserve to be pampered, even more so after the birth of your child. With these 10 places in Singapore that offer you a postnatal massage, your recovery period thereafter will be a much smoother one.
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