• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Go to Expat Living Hong Kong
Get our Newsletter

Lifestyle Guide To Moving To & Living in Singapore - Expat Living HomepageLifestyle Guide To Moving To & Living in Singapore - Expat Living

Moving to Singapore and not sure where to start? Expat Living is the essential lifestyle guide to living in Singapore.

Login Pelcro Shop

Menu
  • Living in Singapore
      • Living here
      • Neighbourhood Guides
      • Schools
      • Property
      • Work & Finance
      • For Guys
      • Environment
      • Readers’ Choice Awards
        • horoscopes for julyHoroscopes for June 2023!
        • Portrait photography in Singapore: the best studios in town
        • Singtel Dash money transfersThis easy-to-use app makes overseas money transfers a breeze
        • Rachel’s peaceful semi-detached house in Singapore
      • View all
    Close
  • Things To Do
      • Things to do
      • EL Events
      • Calendar
      • Competitions
      • Noticeboard
        • horoscopes for julyHoroscopes for June 2023!
        • Puzzle Pages – answers for June 2023!
        • What’s on this week and beyond
        • Floral Atelier flower arrangingLearn the elegant arts of flower arranging and calligraphy!
      • View all
    Close
  • Kids
      • Enrichment
      • Kids Things To Do
      • Mums & Babies
      • Schools
      • Tots & Toddlers
      • Tweens & Teens
        • Portrait photography in Singapore: the best studios in town
        • Fabulous Father’s Day Present Ideas & Things to Do
        • character developmentAuthentic American education at XCL American Academy
        • The Children's Showcase at cluny courtWhere to bring kids to shop – Cluny Court of course!
      • View all
    Close
  • Homes
      • Home Decor
      • Readers’ Homes
      • Furniture
        • Fabulous dinnerware, crockery and tableware in Singapore!
        • Heveya best mattress and bedsheetsBest mattresses in Singapore – for the best sleep!
        • candles in singapore with essential oilsCandles with essential oils – the perfect gift!
        • antique furniture singaporeAntique furniture shops – vintage & reproduction furniture!
      • View all
    Close
  • Travel
      • Australasia
      • Rest Of The World
        • Things to do in Dubai with familyHave some fun at one of the best hotels in Dubai
        • Beach holiday resortsFancy a long weekend getaway at a beach resort?
        • international health insuranceProtecting your health overseas
        • Indonesian holiday Wakatobi Dive Resort and House ReefDive into this luxury beach resort!
      • View all
    Close
  • Wine & Dine
      • Asian Cuisine
      • Western Cuisine
      • Bars & Clubs
      • Groceries & Speciality Services
      • Recipes & Classes
        • Hydration: Drinking water for good health
        • 16 of the best breakfast spots in Singapore!
        • good chai people F&B SingaporeMeet Radio DJ, F&B Entrepreneur & First-time-Dad
        • salmon recipesGet the best sustainable salmon in Singapore
      • View all
    Close
  • Style & Beauty
      • Fashion
      • Hair & Beauty
        • JulietteC sandals and beachwearResort wear & beachwear that’s cool and casual
        • Beauty news: New beauty products, makeup and more!
        • Best facial in Singapore? Read our face spa & beauty salon reviews
        • Art N Ash, lab-grown diamondsDo’s and don’ts of buying diamonds & lab-grown diamonds
      • View all
    Close
  • Health & Fitness
      • Dental
      • Fitness
      • Medical
      • Wellness
        • candles in singapore with essential oilsCandles with essential oils – the perfect gift!
        • Top personal trainers in Singapore
        • Hydration: Drinking water for good health
        • City Osteopathy & PhysiotherapyWhere to find a good physio in Singapore
      • View all
    Close
  • Shop
    • PRINT MAGAZINE
    • DIGITAL MAGAZINE
    • Close

Reader review: Postnatal massage

30th September 2020 by Anthia Chng 3 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/postnatal-massage-at-home-aleyda-mobile-spa-review/

A prenatal massage is great for easing the aches and pains, but did you know that postnatal massage can have huge benefits too? The latter can help with everything from relieving pain to reducing water retention, regulating hormones, alleviating depression and promoting weight loss by boosting blood circulation. Home massage service Aleyda Mobile Spa offers a modern approach to postpartum massage for mums. Instead of a traditional Javanese postnatal massage that might involve uterine repositioning, traditional binding (bengkung) or herbs (jamu), the Aleyda postnatal massage is driven by three goals: relieving myofascial tension caused by breastfeeding and postpartum changes, facilitating the body’s natural healing process, and elevating mood.

postnatal massage aleyda mobile spa singapore

Expat Living reader LUDIVINE DESDOUETS gave birth two and a half months ago. Ludi recently gave the massage a try – read on for her review! 

Postnatal massage review

When we first arranged the appointment, the Aleyda team told me that they needed enough space for a single bed; so I decided to use my guest room. Zam and Jean (my therapist) set up the massage table, which was super comfortable. With fresh linen placed, nice relaxing music playing in the background, and massage oils set up in a pretty way, I felt like I was in a real spa, but in my own house!

First, Jean asked me few questions pertaining to my delivery and C-section wound. This was in order to provide me with the best massage according to how I felt after giving birth. Then, the massage started (90 minutes, $180); she began with lymphatic drainage on my legs, followed by my back and shoulders, which she mentioned were very tense.

diastasis recti treatment postnatal massage
Diastasis recti

Besides the relaxation aspect, the main purpose of postnatal massage is to help close the abdominal gap. Almost every pregnancy causes diastasis recti; the term refers to the partial or complete separation of the abdominal muscle due to the enormous amount of pressure on the belly during pregnancy. I’m no exception!

Jean helped me to feel the gap for myself, which was the space of two fingers. When she proceeded to massage my tummy, I was rather scared at first; I used Jamu massage for my first pregnancy and it was painful. But Jean’s pressure was perfect from the beginning. I even enjoyed this part of the massage as I felt it work immediately on my muscles! It was actually the first time I felt them since I gave birth. I understood then how Aleyda’s postnatal massage helps to prevent musculoskeletal dysfunctions caused by diastasis recti, such as poor posture and weakened pelvic alignment.

Aftermath and follow-up

Once the massage is done, your therapist can assist you to wear a medical-grade abdominal binder ($69). This helps to boost recovery, reduce back pain and improve mobility – especially if you’ve had a C-section. Jean and I talked a lot during the second part of the massage, and she gave me lots of advice, including exercises that can help protect my spine and improve my pelvic alignment.

What I really like about this modern postnatal massage is that the pressure isn’t too strong. There’s no aggressive approach to recovering too fast; instead, it just helps you in a lot of ways, mentally and physically, to feel good in your body again.

For best results, opt for the postnatal package ($1050): a series of seven sessions spread out over the second to sixth week of the postpartum period. Just like exercise, the benefits of a massage will last for several days to a week, so the recommended pace is safe and comfortable for postnatal recovery. I totally recommend this method, particularly Jean as a therapist; the whole experience had a positive effect on my body and mind. Just close your eyes and relax, mums; we deserve this!

aleyda mobile spa home massage postnatal

Arrange your next home massage

On top of postnatal massage treatments, Aleyda Mobile Spa also offers prenatal massages, as well as full-body massages and foot reflexology in the comfort of your home. Prices start at $165 for a 90-minute massage, which includes all transport and set-up fees.

Aleyda Mobile Spa
6604 7567 | aleyda.com.sg
facebook.com/aleydamobilespa


Liked this? Check out our other review on Aleyda’s home massage service! 
Get the latest events, stories and special offers sent to your inbox
Get the latest events, stories and special offers sent to your inbox

Categories: Hair & Beauty Style & Beauty Tags: aleyda mobile massage aleyda mobile spa Home Massage post natal massage Singapore Massage

Anthia Chng

Born and bred on this little red dot, Anthia is obsessed with all things beauty and food. When she's not trawling the web for the latest makeup launches and best hair salons, she's busy sussing out the hottest restaurants and bars to visit. Occasionally, she writes about her Muay Thai and baking adventures, too.

You May Also Like

Art N Ash, lab-grown diamonds

Do’s and don’ts of buying diamonds & lab-grown diamonds

health coach business development health and wellness

Skincare Entrepreneur Talks Health & Business Development!

v-shaped face

3 top non-surgical facelifts

Primary Sidebar

  • Competitions
  • Noticeboard
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy

© 2023 Expat Living Singapore, All Rights Reserved.