01/14/2026
Birth is difficult in itself - But it is also major abdominal surgery.
There is sometimes a gap in postpartum care for Cesarean parents. You are sent home with a baby and an incision, often with very little guidance on how to heal the latter.
If you are noticing lingering swelling, puffiness, or a feeling of "heaviness" in your abdomen, that is your body trying to manage fluid with interrupted pathways.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is one of the kindest things you can do for a recovering body.
It isn’t about "fixing" you. It’s about flow. Because the incision cuts through lymphatic vessels, fluid can get trapped. MLD uses a feather-light, rhythmic stretching of the skin to manually guide that fluid to where it needs to go.
It helps reduce the appearance of the "shelf" above your scar. It lowers inflammation. But most importantly, it helps you reconnect with a part of your body that may feel numb or tender.
You don't have to navigate this healing process alone. If you need support, you can connect with our team and learn more here: https://www.prenatalmassagecenter.com/manual-lymphatic-drainage-massage-in-nyc
