Labor Release Therapy
Labor Release for Baby and Mom
The journey of birth, whether smooth or challenging, involves significant physical and emotional changes for both mother and baby. Our specialized Labor Release therapy utilizes a gentle, supportive combination of Myofascial Release (MFR) and Craniosacral Therapy (CST) to address the physical and energetic imprint of the birthing process. This is not just a treatment, but a therapeutic opportunity to integrate the entire birth experience.
For the Newborn: A Smooth Transition
The intense pressure of labor and delivery can create subtle but impactful fascial restrictions in a newborn’s delicate body, particularly around the head and neck. We strongly recommend this gentle unwinding of the fascia and craniosacral system within the first week of life to help the baby start life with their system in balance.
Newborn Benefits Include:
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Improved Latching and Feeding: Releasing fascial tension in the jaw, neck, and throat that can interfere with the baby's ability to latch and suck effectively.
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Resolution of Torticollis: Addressing muscle and fascial restrictions that cause the head to tilt or turn to one side.
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Reduced Colic and Reflux: Calming the nervous system and easing abdominal tension related to digestive discomfort.
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Alleviation of Birth Trauma: Releasing cranial compressions and restrictions from a difficult or fast delivery.
For the Mother: Resetting Mind, Body, and Spirit
For the new mother, Labor Release is a vital part of postpartum recovery. The treatment focuses on releasing the deep fascial and emotional holding patterns that can result from the physical demands of labor, a cesarean section, or emotional trauma from a difficult birth. It helps to reset her nervous system, promoting a profound sense of calm and well-being.
Postpartum Benefits for Mom Include:
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Relief from Physical Pain: Reducing chronic neck, back, and hip pain that often develops during pregnancy and labor.
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Emotional Integration and Healing: Assisting the body and mind in processing the trauma from labor, promoting emotional clarity and rest.
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Support for Postpartum Mood: The treatment's ability to reset the nervous system offers significant support for those navigating the challenges of baby blues and postpartum depression.
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Restoring Core Balance: Addressing restrictions in the pelvis and abdomen to support proper healing of the core and abdominal muscles.
Kim, Dayton, OH
"After going through an induction and a four day long labor, my body was in a state I’d never experienced before. My mind was caught in a fear driven fight-or-flight mode, my hormones raced and plummeted to deep lows, and my body ached all over. I couldn’t experience the happiness of the newborn I’d long awaited nor could I seem to return to my normal self. With the weight of anxiety hindering my breathing and making my chest tightened, I wasn’t sleeping well.The tramatic birth experience haunted my thoughts throughout the day and I couldn’t stop reliving the worst moments of it.
The myofascial work Susie was able to do changed everything. As she worked her way to different parts of my body, I would remember the traumatic moments once again and through her skilled touch the memory seemed to slip away, and cool relief filled the once pain-ridden area. My upper back, once tight and weak from laboring with an epidural, was now completely fine. Where the epidural went in, I no longer felt the aching sensation of the needle. More than the pain relief, her work helped me process through the most difficult moments of my labor and somehow let go of each and every one.
I could breathe again. I smiled for the first time with a genuine feeling of happiness and excitement for my new baby. My mind finally slowed down, returned to the moment instead of living in the past, and found rest.
I was on a path toward a deep postpartum depression, but instead I am filled with nothing but joy-filled relief thanks to Susie and her skilled and compassionate work. Everyone around me noticed a remarkable difference in my disposition, and each time I got to share about Susie’s work. She listens intently to your experiences, both as you process verbally and as your body itself shares its trauma. I can’t recommend Susie enough, her work truly speaks for itself. One session with her and you’ll know what I mean"
Liz, Dallas, TX
"Susan gave me immediate pain relief while I was a few days postpartum with myofascial release techniques. Had a difficult birth with complications and she worked out tension and trauma my body had stored from labor within a few hours. The sessions improved my mobility and drastically reduced tension in my shoulders and back. I was expecting to be recovering from birth for months even years but she fast tracked my recovery. I instantly felt immense pain relief but there were surprising unexpected bonus benefits. I felt renewed and able to care for my newborn immediately after Susan worked on me. With the pain nearly disappeared, I could focus my efforts on my newborn. With renewed mental energy, I was able to soak in the newborn blisses and savor all the snuggles allowing me to be fully present for the precious early moments with my son. My mental health throughout postpartum was exceptional no doubt from the pain relief and muscle tension she provided. Susan changed my postpartum days and because of her, I was able to be my best self as a new mom. Forever grateful for Susan and her healing gifts!"
Emily, Nashville, TN
"Susan worked miracles on my little one! My newborn really struggled to latch and nursing was beginning to feel impossible. Within 2 sessions of Susan working on my baby’s neck and jaw, she made so much progress and I was able to begin my breastfeeding journey with my baby. We were able to see Susan within the first week of delivery and it gave me so much peace of mind knowing that my newborn was able to get help so soon. She also had an inverted nipple which Susan was able to fix- I didn't even know that was possible. She also helped me immensely with post labor pain in my back and neck. I highly recommend Susan to all newborns and new Moms. Being born is hard!"
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