The postpartum salt pot massage is a traditional Thai postpartum care. It is an application of ancient Thai wisdom to care for the health of women after giving birth, in the case of natural birth 7 days after giving birth and in the case of cesarean section 45 days after giving birth.

It is the use of granulated salt in a clay pot, heated over a fire until hot, then placed on herbs and lotus leaves, and wrapped in cloth. Then the pot of salt is pressed against the abdomen, thighs, and lower back. This will help the uterus contract, help expel lochia, stimulate blood circulation, and make the abdominal muscles firm and shrink the abdomen. There is research that has shown that pressing on a pot of salt helps relax the muscles and reduce muscle pain.

Benefits of Salt Pot Pressing

• Helps the uterus contract faster.

• Helps stimulate uterine contractions

• Helps expel lochia and stimulates blood circulation.

• Helps tighten and flatten abdominal muscles and shrink them quickly.

• Helps reduce swelling, muscle aches and pains in the uterus.

Cautions

• People with a fever over 37.5 degrees

• After eating a full meal

• Feeling tired

• The newly-placed salt pot will be hot, so be careful not to leave it or press it for a long time.