Rebozo

What is a Rebozo?

A rebozo is a woven piece of fabric used by Mexican women as a shawl, a baby carrier (similar to the way we use a wrap, but the fabric is not as long), and a comfort and positioning tool for pregnancy and childbirth.

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Rebozo Use during and before Childbirth

Techniques for the Rebozo prior to and during childbirth include:
 

• "sifting" the mother

• to aid in the double hip squeeze

• rocking or dangling the mother

• covering the mother's eyes and ears to block distractions

• for the mother to pull on, especially during pushing
   

The "sifting" technique is the most well-known uses of the rebozo in birth. It is a method jiggle a woman, similar to what Ina May Gaskin calls "shaking the apples." The motion promotes relaxation of the birthing muscles, which can aid in rotation and descent of the baby. 

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My treatments can be utilised for 'overdue' mothers or to attempt to get baby into a more favourable position prior to childbirth, the hour session in your home includes;

Bump Massage

Moxibustion (for positioning)

Sifting in a number of positions

Inversion

Belly Dance/Active positions

Foot and Back Massage 

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There is significant evidence that having a treatment such as this instead of, or prior to ECV can increase the likelihood of baby engaging in a favourable position.

The technique can also be a relaxing way to introduce the mother into labour.

Cost for one session (overdue/positioning); £35 (inc travel if more than 30 mins away)

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I also offer Rebozo as part of my supporting births as standard.

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