Benefits Of Warmth

Warmth is a powerful and gentle way to comfort and heal the body. You can use warmth as a comfort measure during pregnancy, labour and postpartum. Warmth can provide the body a gentle kick start to recovery and rejuvenation.

How can you use warmth for comfort?

• Heating pads

• Compress

• Water bottle

• Foot soak

• Warm bath or shower

• Ingesting warming foods and drinks

• Creating a warm environment - turn on the heat, fireplace etc

• Wrapping your belly/body with a warm blanket

• Skin to skin with your baby- regulates body temperature

Benefits of warmth:

• Removes any stiffness in the body

• Helps with aches, pains & cramps

• Promotes blood flow and tissue regeneration

• Beneficial in providing comfort & release from engorgement