Would You Like to Quickly Get Back In Shape & Regain Your Energy After your Delivery?
Hi, my name is Salwa Salim, founder of Mummy’s Massage and internationally recognized as an expert in holistic maternal postpartum wellness. As a mother myself, I deeply understand the importance of effective postnatal massage and comprehensive postnatal care..
Undergoing a long 3 days of labour during my first delivery and with difficulty in breastfeeding, the support I received from my therapist prevented me from falling into depression. Not only did my morale improved, I manage to successfully breastfeed exclusively and proud to get back into my pre pregnancy weight and shape after just 3 weeks of a daily regimental postnatal care.
I’ve been recognized not just as an expert in Singapore, but internationally for my work and expertise is in the Malay Postpartum Tradition. The Jamu Postnatal Massage is directly passed down to me from generations of practicing midwives and massage therapist. With the combination of my Malay heritage, my background in the medical and massage industry, and my ongoing research over the years, I have created Mummy’s Massage Postnatal Jamu Program that is safe and backed by medical understanding and with a personalised touch as a mother.
Today, I collaborate extensively with hospitals, clinics, and wellness centers across the United States, training healthcare professionals in the best practices of postnatal care. This partnership underscores our commitment to advancing maternal wellness and improving outcomes for mothers nationwide.
Let my team and I help you ease you into motherhood, like how we helped thousand of other mothers with the only original and authentic Singapore Postnatal Massage services. Read our testimonials from our happy clients.
Mummy’s Massage Founder on Global Stage:
Fox Channel USA
Good Morning DC Talk Show
8 Mar 2024
on International Women’s Day
UPDATE: 3 years and 3 babies later..
Here is a picture of me and my 3 kids ages 3 years old and below celebrating the completion of my 40 days confinement period. I realized the key to a happier & healthier postpartum period is to have periods of rest, relief from pain, having energy and body confidence.
My postnatal massage program has allowed me to be rested and relief me of my bodily pain. The jamu herbs and massage gave me a boost of energy and the bengkung bellybind has helped me flatten my tummy and slim down my body. This has increased by confidence, gave me a positive body image – making me a happy mummy!
Benefits of Post Natal Massage
Medical Benefits
Reduce post surgery adhesion & swelling. Improve blood circulation; more oxygen & nutrients reach the soft tissues & vital organs. Faster cell repair to reduce scars and stretch marks. Reduce complications, diastasis, prolapsed uterus.
Slimming
Contour your body back into your original shape with massage therapy, aromatherapy and slimming wraps. Tone up overstretch areas by making skin taut and compressed in original shape. Reshape body and flatten tummy.
Pain Management
Improves body posture reducing low back pain. Releases restrictions in muscles and joints for ease and flexibility of movement. Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles. Reduce spasms and crampings.
Health & Energy
Enhance immunity, lymph node (body’s defense system) is stimulated when pressure is applied.Stretch weak tight and atrophied muscles. Reduce depression and anxiety. Drains excess fluid; relief tension & stress to feel more energetic.
What is Postnatal Massage
Massage Therapy is applying different techniques to the soft tissues on the body intended to give health benefits and relief pain or tension. It is the oldest known healing art documented way back from 3000 years ago from the Chinese, and traces has been found in the Hindus, all the way to the Egyptian, Persian and Greek cultures and across the world in the Latin Americans.
Post Natal Massage is massage therapy pre designed specifically for mothers who have just given birth. Its techniques and areas of focus have been tailored to maximize benefits according to the physiology and condition of the body after it has been subjected to the trauma and pressure of child birth.
Do You Need Postnatal Massage
YES!
Post Natal Massage is a form of therapy and healing regime highly recommended even by Doctors. Post Natal massage have been a long standing Asian tradition. This is one of the secrets to Asian women have been looking younger.
Do You Know What
Pregnancy Does To Your Body?
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Postnatal Depression
During pregnancy, your body has a very high level of oestrogen and the moment the baby is born, it drops drastically back to normal. This sudden change in hormones level is one of the main factor to postnatal depression.
Especially at these period of high sensitivity, other triggers such as environmental change, body change, aesthetic concerns, and other stressful factors causes the mothers to feel hopeless, which further aggravates postnatal depression.
Stress on Body
Do you know a human body can bear up to 45 Del (unit) of pain? During childbirth, a woman feels up to 57 Del (unit) of pain. This is similar to 20 bones getting fractured at the same time. So imagine the pressure and the pain and stress of labour on your body. The immense pressure in “pushing” the baby out may cause small blood vessels in your body to burst.
Prior to the pain of labour, your body has endured 9 months of stress and pressure on the different parts of the muscles groups and joints causing pain and discomfort and also affecting its normal proper functions.
Physical Body Changes
Your body will go thorough many changes, some are more permanent and some are temporary which will disappear gradually once the pregnancy is over.
This includes changes in the weight, skin, hair, breast, hips, legs, feet and even your bones.
Stress on Reproductive System
Imagine a full blown balloon distended on a rubber band for 9 months. This is the scenario as the pelvic muscle and uterus are stretched out to carry a growing baby in the uterus. The added weight and pressure of pregnancy can weaken the pelvic floor muscle. Prolonged period of distended muscles and ligaments can cause them to loosen & slip out of position causing complications such as: Prolapsed Uterus & Disposition of Organs.
Thus the uterus has the tendency to rest or press against the bladder, causing incontinence (which is why you urinate frequently while you are pregnant). After childbirth if the uterus is left untreated and not positioned back in its original position, it will press on the bladder causing incontinence.
Stress on Muscle & Joints
During pregnancy, the uterus expands and presses against the muscle on the front of the abdomen, rectus abdominis. Sometimes, this may cause a separation of the muscle in the midline causing back pain and bad posture.
In order to allow the muscle to ‘merge’ to its original state, compression is provided to the front abdominal part of the body supporting the rectus abdominis, thus reducing swelling of the uterus. This can be achieved through binding (slimming wraps).
Clinical Medical Research on Effects of Massage for Postpartum Women
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Malays Has Lowest Postnatal Depression Rate in The World
Incidence Of Postnatal Depression In Malaysian Women
A survey was done to show that at 6 weeks of postpartum period, the incidence of postnatal depression is lowest in Malaysia, especially in the malay community compared to the indians and chinese due to the women still observing their Malay traditional postnatal care practices.
Kit, L. K., Janet, G. and Jegasothy, R. “Incidence Of Postnatal Depression In Malaysian Women”. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research 23.1 (1997): 85-89.
Postnatal Depression and Its Associated Factors in Women From Different Cultures
Postpartum depression rate in the world is reported to be the lowest in Malaysia followed by Singapore, Denmark and Malta, and of the reasons attributed was to choose the postnatal care of their traditional practice.
F. Abdollahi. et al.“Postnatal Depression and Its Associated Factors in Women From Different Cultures”. Iran Journal of Psychiatry Behaviorial Science. 2011 Autumn-Winter; 5(2): 5–11.
Effects of Breast Massage on Breast Pain & Breastfeeding for Postpartum Mothers
Effects Of Breast Massage On Breast Pain, Breast-Milk Sodium, And Newborn Suckling In Early Postpartum Mothers
A group of postpartum women who had problems with breastfeeding were selected for this study where they received breast massage in the first 10 days of their postpartum period. The results suggest that breast massage helps to relieve breast pain and improve newborn suckling and can be used to solve breast problems.
Ahn, S., Kim, J. And Cho, J.. “Effects Of Breast Massage On Breast Pain, Breast-Milk Sodium, And Newborn Suckling In Early Postpartum Mothers”. Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 41.4 (2011): 451. Web.
Massage Lowers Labor Pain, Shorten Labour & Hospital Stay, and Reduce Depression
Labor Pain Is Reduced By Massage Therapy
A study was conducted where a group of women who received massage was reported to have decreased anxiety and pain and depression, and was a more positive outlook fowling the first massage during labour. They also experienced significantly shorter labors, stayed in the hospital for a shorter period and has lower postpartum depression rate.
Reference: Field, T. et al. “Labor Pain Is Reduced By Massage Therapy”. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 18.4 (1997): 286-291.
The Positive Psychological Effects of Aromatherapy- Massage in Healthy Postpartum Mothers
The Psychological Effects of Aromatherapy- Massage in Healthy Postpartum Mothers
A study conducted showed that first time mothers with vaginal delivery who received aromatherapy postnatal massage has a significantly lower scores for Maternity Blues Scale and the State-Anxiety Inventory. The results suggested that aromatherapy postnatal massage may be an effective form of intervention for postpartum mothers to have an improved mental and physical well being and can better intreat with their infant.
Reference: Imura, M, H Misao, and H Ushijima. “The Psychological Effects Of Aromatherapy- Massage In Healthy Postpartum Mothers”. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health 51.2 (2006): e21-e27. Web.
postnatal massage
Postnatal Massage is a massage therapy designed for new mothers who have just given birth. Based on the Malay Jamu Postnatal massage, which focuses on the changes to the body’s physiology after birth.
Postnatal massage helps reduce labour pain, aches, tension, bodily pain, backaches, and cramps while relaxing the body.
womb massage
Sengkak is a popular womb massage technique from the Malay Jamu Postnatal massage done after birth. Our specially trained massage therapist will perform this technique after the full-body postnatal massage.
This womb massage can help reposition the womb back to its original location to prevent your tummy from being flabby and protruding and helps with the recovery of your womb.
breast massage
Breast massage is an important part of postnatal massage. Especially for new mothers who wish to breastfeed, breast massage can prevent engorgement and blocked ducts.
The breast massage not only helps to promote milk production and improve milk flow, but it can also relieve any pain and discomfort associated with breastfeeding.
body heat therapy
A set of herbal ball is used on critical areas of the body such as joints and superficial muscles to relieve muscular spasms and tendon tension.
These herbal balls are packed with high therapeutic value for their herbal content possessing properties that are anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiseptic, and antioxidant which reenergize the body and invigorating effect on the mind as well.
womb heat therapy
Womb heat therapy is a heat compression focused over the abdomen, pelvic area, and sacrum areas based on the Malay postnatal Jamu technique, called tuam.
This heat compression is pressed directly over the uterus to aid in releasing toxins, expelling wind (prevent bloating), and helps to break down the blood clots to clear the uterus lining. It also helps in the process of shrinking the uterus.
breast heat therapy
Breast heat therapy is an add-on treatment to breast massage. Using heated herbal balls, the heat compression is treated over the breast, armpits, chest, and neck areas.
As part of lactation treatments for mothers who want to breastfeed, this will promote milk production and milk flow and prevent any problems of engorgement and blocked ducts.
slimming thermotherapy
Since you are not allowed to exercise immediately after your delivery, this is the most natural and safest way for you to melt away the excess fats while in your confinement period.
The byproduct of fats being broken down is sweat. So the more you sweat, the more you break down the fats, just like going to a sauna. This treatment is guaranteed to make you sweat through burning fats and also helps to release toxins from your body.
batik bengkung bellybind™
The Malay Jamu postnatal massage is not complete without the use of bengkung which is a customized version of a slimming wrap. It is a long cloth that is customized to the changing body of your shape to help with slimming the waist, and shrining the uterus while maintaining posture.
Our colouful batik bengkung bellybind ™ will not only lift up your mood with the vibrant cheerful colours, it is also comfortable to use for long hours.
jamu bengkung
belly herbs
The famous jamu formula for your abdomen. Our specially formulated jamu belly ginger cream uses traditional ingredients that have been used for centuries to help you slim down your tummy and tighten your skin after birth.
It also helps to relieve the feeling of bloatedness and helps to shrink your womb so you can recover faster.
vaginal peristeam
therapy
Handpicked herbs such as kacip fatimah, manjakanipine,temu kunci, and selected roots and herbs are mixed together to dried used in this practice to balance your vaginal fauna, relieve itch, reduce odour and restore tightness. All these will help your perineum recover after birth.
At the same time, the heat and herbs absorbed will help the womb shrink and strengthen while getting rid of excess lochia, mucus, and leftover pregnancy waste. You will be seated on a specially made stool that is hollowed in the center, where your therapist will prepare the heated herbs and place underneath.
herbal
sitz bath
Postpartum sitz bath is done afterbirth to relieve pain and speed up recovery of the perineum area. A unique blend of manjakani, asam gelugur and other herbs are chosen for their anti-fungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory medicinal properties to aid in wound healing, swelling, itch, and bad odor.
The herb will be prepared and poured in a sitz bath that will be fitted to your toilet seat. You will then submerge your perineum area in the warm herbal sitz bath for 15 mins.
herbal bath & herbal feminine wash
Healing and therapeutic properties of chapa, meringgan, alpinia galanggal, chastree, cinnamon, melastoma, lemongrass, balik angin and citronella used in the herbal bath can relief aches and pains, reduce anxiety and depression, and provides relaxation after the bath.
The feminine wash consists of unique blend of manjakani, asam gelugur and other herbs with anti-fungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory medicinal properties to aid in wound healing, swelling, itch, and bad odour on the perineum area.
Complimentary Postnatal Set
Partnership with Birth Matron
Each Package Will Come With a FREE Complimentary Set:
- Lemongrass / Ginger Massage Oil
- Bengkung Belly Cream / Lotion
- Jamu Herbal Bath
- Batik Bengkung BellyBind™
- *Feminine Herbal Wash
In partnership with Birth Matron
Note: All items are based on availability and we can substitute these items without notice. Please see our FAQ for further details. *If included in your package.
How Does Our Postnatal Jamu Massage Programs Works?
10 mins
consultations
10 mins
60 mins
postnatal massage
60 mins
15mins
heat therapy*
15mins
20 mins
slimming thermotherapy*
20 mins
15 mins
herbal sitz bath*
15 mins
20 mins
vaginal peristeam*
20 mins
preparation
herbal bath & feminine wash*
preparation
applying
jamu on abdomen
applying
putting on
slimming bengkung belly bind
putting on
*if included in your package
Why Choose Mummy’s Massage?
Founded by Salwa Salim
Singapore’s Malay Postnatal Expert
International Trainer & Practitioner
In a true fusion of ‘East meets West,’ Salwa Salim bridges traditional Malay postpartum practices with modern medical insights. Originating from a lineage of traditional midwives, Salwa leverages her medical background, extensive massage training, and ongoing research to perfect Mummy’s Massage Postnatal program, ensuring authenticity, safety, and medical reliability.
Her expertise has earned national recognition in Singapore, leading to frequent invitations to collaborate with museums, universities, the National Heritage Board, and birthing-related conferences. Her work is also featured in various media outlets, enhancing her reputation as a trusted figure in maternal wellness.
Expanding her reach, Salwa has worked with doctors, hospitals, and clinics in the USA and globally. She trains midwives, doulas, and other birth workers in Bengkung belly binding and other Malay postpartum traditions, spreading her knowledge and supporting mothers worldwide.